Imposter Syndrome in High Achievers: Why Success Can Trigger Self-Doubt
Success is usually seen as the ultimate reward for hard work, but for many high achievers, it can also bring up unexpected feelings of unease. Instead of experiencing feelings of pride or satisfaction, a gnawing sense of doubt takes hold. Thoughts creep in like, “Do I...
Social Anxiety vs. Introversion: Understanding the Key Differences
Does the idea of small talk with a stranger set your teeth on edge? When you go to parties, do you spend most of it in the kitchen petting the host’s dog (no judgment, the dog is great)? Do you get secretly excited when plans to go out get cancelled? If so, you might...
The Effects of Social Media on Body Image
Globally, we are set to spend a collective 4 trillion hours (yes, trillion, with a t!) on social media in 2024. Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, providing a platform for connection, entertainment, and self-expression. However, it also...
When Your Burnout Won’t Go Away
When people experience burnout, they’re more than just tired. Burnout is a state of chronic physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that’s usually brought on by chronic stress. While many people assume the solution is as easy as taking a vacation or...
Why Do I Always Feel Like Everyone’s Mad at Me?
Feeling like everyone is upset with you can be exhausting. You replay conversations in your head, searching for anything you might have said wrong. A short text response or a shift in someone’s tone can send you into a spiral, convinced they’re annoyed with you – even...
