Heart & Soul Wellness
Wellness Blogs
Life can be challenging and you don't have to do it alone! Welcome to your weekly support for navigating the complexities of the human experience. Together, we will gain insight and explore practical tips and strategies for the continued growth and healing of our Hearts & Souls.
Are you emotionally available for a relationship? 8 signs you might not be ready
Emotional availability is not just a buzzword, it's a fundamental pillar of any successful relationship. Being in the right emotional state is crucial to fully engage and commit to a relationship. If you're questioning your readiness for a relationship, it's worth considering these signs that could indicate you're not emotionally available at this time.
Are You Emotionally Needy? 8 Signs of Emotional Neediness
Have you ever felt like you're constantly seeking emotional support from others? This is what we call emotional neediness. It's a term often used in discussions about relationships and personal well-being, but what does it mean? Let's explore eight signs that might indicate you're experiencing emotional neediness
Signs You’re in Lust Not Love: How to Tell the Difference?
Love and lust are two powerful emotions that often get intertwined, yet they have distinct characteristics that set them apart. Understanding the difference between love and lust is crucial for building healthy relationships and making informed decisions about our romantic lives. In this blog, we'll explore the nuances of love and lust and provide insights into identifying which emotion is at play.
Boys Get Sad Too: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Embracing Emotional Expression
In a world where traditional gender roles often dictate how men should express themselves, the notion that "boys don't cry" or should always “be tough” and stoic has been deeply ingrained. From a young age, boys are often taught to suppress their emotions, to hide vulnerability, and to tough it out when they're hurting inside. This societal pressure can lead to a myriad of issues, including mental health struggles, relationship difficulties, and a sense of disconnection from one's own emotions. In this blog we will break down these stereotypes, stigmas and embrace emotional expression in all its forms
Unlocking Mental Clarity: 15 Journal Prompts to Navigate Life's Complexities
Journaling provides a sanctuary for our thoughts, a sacred space where we can unravel the complexities of our minds and gain insight into our innermost selves. From putting pen to paper to typing on our phones, we embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-reflection, and ultimately, mental clarity.
Unlocking the Power of Journaling: 5 Benefits to Transform Your Life
Amidst the chaos of modern life, finding moments of reflection and introspection can seem like a luxury. However, journaling is a timeless practice that offers a practical solution. It's not just a hobby or a way to record daily events but a powerful tool for self-discovery and personal growth. Let's delve into five compelling reasons why journaling can be a transformative addition to your routine.
The Subtle Art of Self-Sabotage: Breaking Free from Your Own Constraints
Do you ever find yourself taking one step forward and two steps back? Have you noticed a pattern of undermining your own efforts, even when success seems within reach? If so, you might be engaging in the intricate dance of self-sabotage.
Self-sabotage is a perplexing phenomenon where individuals undermine their own goals, desires, and potential for success. It's like having an invisible hand that derails your progress just when things are going well. While the reasons behind self-sabotage can be complex and deeply rooted, understanding its mechanisms is crucial for breaking free from its grip.
Am I Being Love Bombed?
It is almost certain you have heard the term love bombing. It seems to be everywhere today, from Tiktok to Instagram, to conversations between friends. You might have heard a girl friend saying “girl you are being love bombed” as you described the showering of affection and attention from a new love interest. While this intense focus can create a sense of euphoria and validation, love bombing can have serious consequences for your emotional well-being and autonomy.
Navigating Love: Dating as a Disorganized Attachment Person
One of the primary challenges of dating with disorganized attachment is the constant internal conflict between the desire for connection and the fear of vulnerability. Individuals with disorganized attachment may crave intimacy but struggle to maintain it when they feel overwhelmed or threatened. This push-pull dynamic can create a rollercoaster of emotions in relationships, making it challenging to establish a stable and secure connection.
Unlocking Self-Awareness: 12 Questions to Understand Yourself Better
Self-awareness is not merely about knowing our likes and dislikes; it's about understanding the underlying reasons behind them; recognizing patterns, understanding triggers, and acknowledging the impact of our actions on ourselves and others. It involves introspection, reflection, and a willingness to confront uncomfortable truths.
Navigating Love: Dating as an Avoidant Attachment Person
Navigating the dating scene with an avoidant attachment style can feel like traversing a particularly treacherous terrain. For these individuals, the very things needed to build connections: intimacy, vulnerability, and closeness can feel like a threat to their independence, self-sufficiency and autonomy. This fear can lead to a reluctance to depend on others, a tendency to avoid emotional intimacy, and difficulty in forming close relationships. In this blog, we'll explore some strategies and insights for those with an avoidant attachment style who are venturing into the world of dating.
Navigating Love: Dating as an Anxiously Attached Person
Anxious attachment is one of the four attachment styles identified in attachment theory. It is rooted in early childhood experiences, where caregivers may have been inconsistent or unavailable, leading to feelings of insecurity and a heightened need for reassurance. As adults, anxiously attached individuals often crave closeness and validation from their partners but may also struggle with self-doubt, fear of rejection and fear of abandonment. In the dating context, this can manifest as an intense desire for closeness and a tendency to become emotionally invested in a relationship quickly.
The Imposter Within: Recognizing and Confronting Imposter Syndrome
Individuals caught in this pattern often deeply believe they don't deserve their accomplishments, attributing their success to luck or deception rather than their own abilities. This mindset can spiral into self-sabotage, with individuals hesitating to take risks or pursue new opportunities for fear of being revealed as frauds.
Embracing Liberation: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
In the journey of life, we often accumulate baggage—physical, emotional, and mental—that weighs us down. Whether it's toxic relationships, limiting beliefs, or clutter in our physical spaces, holding onto what no longer serves us can hinder our growth and happiness. Let's explore the art of letting go and the transformative power it holds.
Navigating the Paradox: Is it Fear of Failure or Fear of Success?
In the intricate dance of pursuing our goals and dreams, two formidable adversaries often emerge to challenge our journey: the fear of failure and the fear of success. Both fears wield significant influence over our decisions, actions, and, ultimately, our futures. Fear of failure can prevent us from taking risks and trying new things, while fear of success can create anxiety about the potential pressures and responsibilities of success. Both fears can be paralyzing and leave us feeling stuck. Understanding and navigating this paradox is essential for personal growth and achieving our fullest potential. In this piece, we'll explore the reasons for these fears and provide some tips on overcoming them.
Entrepreneurs and the Mental Health Crisis: The Role of Therapy in Navigating Stress and Uncertainty
High Rates of Mental Health Issues: According to the Journal of Business Venturing, research indicates that entrepreneurs have higher rates of depression (30%), anxiety disorders (27%), and ADHD (29%) than non-entrepreneurs