The irony about imposter syndrome is that it is most commonly experienced by professionals in their field. That’s right— individuals who are qualified, experienced, and have knowledge in their field can often experience imposter syndrome. Believing that they’re a fraud, underqualified, they got lucky, they need more experience and consistently questioning themselves. These individuals can continue to seek more skills, education, and experience because they discount their talents and skills.

Attachment theory suggests that from the time we are born we form bonds and attachments to our caregivers. The strength and nature of these early childhood relationships can inform how our future selves will develop and evolve in relationships. Based on our very early childhood experiences in bonding and attachment we can take a closer look to check out our attachment style and what it can mean for us.

Soulmates, twin-flames, perfect-matches, what do all these terms have in common? What do they all share? It is the idea that there is another person out there who not only understands us but that we are compatible with. Now, compatibility doesn’t sound romantic and people often do say, “opposites attract”. However, hear me out. Although differences of opinion are healthy to an extent they are not necessarily a relationship make.

In recent years, therapy has been normalized and encouraged more often than before. Despite this, you may still have some reservations about whether therapy would be beneficial for you. I’d like to remind you that anyone can benefit from the support of a therapist. My hope is that you find a therapist who is inviting, empathetic, and provides a safe space for you. While there is an abundance of information available to show the benefits of therapy, there is also a ton of misinformation out there. Here are five misconceptions about therapy explained.

There is no perfect way to manage stress but there are tools that can help us cope so that we are not overwhelmed. Everyone handles stress differently and it’s okay if it takes some time for you to feel like yourself again. It is very normal to feel an array of emotions when living with stress. Your body will give you the cues to know when you need to rest, relax, or utilize your coping skills. If you’ve noticed you have felt constantly overwhelmed or find it more difficult to wind down at the end of the day, you may be experiencing stress.

This holiday season looks differently than seasons past. We are living through a global pandemic that has shifted the way we normally would engage with our loved ones and the community this holiday season. While many have endured losses, there is a collective endurance of this change. I wanted to offer a few ways to cope during this holiday season.

Self-care is a mindful approach to being aware of your needs and what you need to do to take care of yourself. This includes any activity you intentionally do in order to take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health. Unfortunately, self-care has become a trendy word often synonymous with elitism. The reality is that we all benefit from taking care of ourselves and we get to define the actions, routines, and mindsets we want to include in our self-care plan.