How to be productive when you’re depressed
Being productive when you’re depressed is no easy task, and sometimes it can be a total bear. Staying on top of your work, hitting deadlines, running errands—these tasks are hard enough when you feel well.…
A guide to gay dating—4 essentials for success
The world of modern dating is awkward and daunting enough, but it’s doubly hard when you’re a gay, bi or trans young adult. Personally, I’d rather be kicked in the face by a mule than enter…
Toxic secrecy stifled my growth as a gay male for years. Here’s how I learned to live my truth.
Face it. Despite huge advancements in our culture’s treatment and acceptance of the LGBT community over the years, it’s still VERY challenging to live as a member of that community in society at large. Particularly, it’s…
I’m a successful, grown-ass adult – so why do I still feel self-conscious around friends?
If you're an adult who feels self-conscious around friends, this post is for you. Here are 7 of the more common reasons you may be experiencing all that self-consciousness and feeling so unsure of yourself with…
Low Self-Esteem vs. Generalized Anxiety: What’s The Difference?
Anxiety is rough. What makes it even more difficult is going through our day-to-day lives pretending that it’s not. Social media can feel like a walking contradiction. We have never been more connected to each other…
7 Signs Instagram is Feeding Your Depression
With the rise of social media, it has never been more critical to become aware of our digital habits. Social media was initially created to maintain personal connections on a grand scale. Statistics show that 77%…
7 self-care practices for managing stressful family get-togethers this holiday season
The holiday season is upon us once again and, naturally, we all would like it to be a season of joy and happiness. But the holidays can also be a stressful season for those of us…
6 depression workbooks for adults that aren’t just wellness woo
When adults struggle with depression, rarely is our first thought to hunt down a depression workbook. If you’re like most adults, you probably associate workbooks with elementary school and all the dreaded homework assignments you had…
Core Beliefs: What Role Do They Play In Anxiety and Depression?
Most of our minds have some sort of constant chatter. Our inner dialogues range in personality, even though they're our thoughts. Sometimes, they can be light, joyful, and positive. And other times, our thoughts can be…
Social media anxiety: What it is, common signs, & how to cope
Have you ever stopped to pay attention to how many times you check your social media notifications daily? Do you ever start to feel anxious if you go a few hours without checking? The ADAA states…