You’re Not a Fraud, You Just Have an Imposter Syndrome
Young professionals often face high expectations. While some are external, many are internal. One of the most prevalent silent struggles that occur during this phase of life include the overwhelming and exhausting impacts of imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that you’re not as competent at your job as others perceive you to be and that your success is due to...Learn More
Burnout: What is it and how can we heal?
Burnout has become a quiet epidemic among young professionals, with many people silently struggling with the constant pressure to perform and “keep up.” Often, burnout doesn’t show up in dramatic ways. It sneaks in slowly, showing up as apathy, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion. Do you suffer from late-night anxiety spirals, Sunday dread, a sense of falling short despite...Learn More
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Anyway?
You’ve most likely heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), but how accurate is the information that you’ve been given? More often than not, the term OCD is used incorrectly. We see the “classic” germaphobe in TV and movies. People tend to say things like “I’m so OCD” when referring to their desire for things to be neat and orderly. In reality,...Learn More
Is Anxiety More Prevalent Today?
Why does it seem like more people have anxiety today, than even just 10 years ago? While anxiety is not “new”, many people have observed a significant increase in anxiety levels among individuals of all ages. Naturally, this raises questions. Let’s discuss some of the factors that are contributing to the idea that anxiety is more common today than in the past. Here is a brief list of the three...Learn More