When you think of addiction, your mind may instantly jump to drug addiction. However, addictions don’t just have to involve addictive substances. There are a variety of behavioral addictions, like codependency addiction, that negatively impact a person’s health and quality of life for the worse. In this article, you’ll learn more about what is codependency addiction, and how you can
Millions of people around the world experience a traumatic event during their lifetime. Trauma, left untreated, can linger and interfere with your health and quality of life for the worse. From harming your physical and mental health to your relationships with loved ones, and more. In this article, you’ll learn more specifically about trauma bonds, and how to break a
Emotional maturity is an oftentimes overlooked quality by many. Many people wrongfully assume that physical maturity and emotional maturity, to a certain extent, are aligned such that an adult who is physically mature is also then emotionally mature. However, being emotionally mature takes time, effort, and practice. In this article, you’ll learn more about how to become emotionally mature below.
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, most people experience a traumatic event at some point in their lives. There are a variety of forms of trauma from surviving a car accident to experiencing trauma from your parents growing up. Unfortunately, some people who experience trauma in their life may struggle with a term called “survival guilt”. In this
Work and contributing to society is a fundamental part of life. Not only does work provide you a means to make a living financially, but in some cases you can find purpose and fulfillment through your professional life. However, it’s essential to make the distinction between doing a job you enjoy and find fulfillment in, and being addicted to your
How you perceive yourself and others have a significant impact on your behavior– for better or for worse. Unfortunately, managing and changing your thoughts and beliefs are easier said than done. Inevitably, optimism can raise your sense of motivation and influence your behavior in a positive direction whereas struggling with learned helplessness can lead to negative behavior and outcomes. Keep