We all go through times when everything just feels… blah.  You’re not exactly sad, but you’re not excited either. Things you usually enjoy feel flat, and even small tasks start to feel like too much effort. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone—everyone hits these dips sometimes. From a CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) point of view, that lack of motivation isn’t laziness or a character flaw. It’s usually part of a cycle. When you feel low, you naturally pull back from

Postpartum anxiety is extremely common, yet many new mothers struggle to recognize when their “maternal instincts” and natural protectiveness cross over into an unhelpful preoccupation with their baby’s safety. Part of the confusion stems from the crucial emphasis on child safety reinforced by hospital staff, pediatricians, well-meaning bubbies , and even distant relatives and acquaintances. Whether or not it’s appropriate for your great-aunt-twice removed to weigh in on your

One of the first things people notice when they start CBT is how much we talk about thoughts, emotions, and urges. They’re three distinct building blocks of our inner experience, but they can easily get tangled together. Taking time to tell them apart is actually one of the most powerful ways to gain self-awareness and emotional balance. Thoughts: The Stories Our Mind Tells Thoughts are the words or pictures that show up in your mind. They’re the running commentary that inter

Self-esteem is a term we often use without fully understanding its meaning. While we’ve put a strong emphasis on building healthy...

We all have different relationships with sleep and rest. Some of us are early birds and get up with the sun, others prefer to sleep in...

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