It is common for people to care too much about what others think of them; however, it can become very unhealthy. It is important to indicate whether one cares too much about what people think of them.

Are you feeling tired all the time? Unmotivated and stuck? Does your schedule feel so cluttered that you never have “me time”? If so, then you’re probably burnt out.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is something that is very common in groups of all ages. GAD is a nervous disorder that causes one to have excessive uneasiness, causing compulsive behavior or panic attacks/anxiety attacks. Anxiety tends to be built by daily stresses.

The stigma regarding mental health and mental illness within the African American community is extremely prominent. Which leads to the question of why? Why is there a stigma about mental health and mental illnesses within the African American community?

Sometimes it feels like being accepted by a person or group is a life or death manner and rejection can feel like the end of the world. As isolated and anxious as this can make you feel it’s important to be easy on yourself, and remember that this feeling is part of what makes us human. Literally.

What are the Big 5 traits? You can remember it with the acronym OCEAN or CANOE. CANOE stands for Conscientiousness, Agreeableness, Neuroticism, Openness, and Extraversion.

Self compassion is vital to one’s personal growth. We have extremely prevalent cognitive distortions, or thinking errors, that may prevent us from giving ourselves compassion. When we are able to begin to apply self compassion in our lives, then we can begin to grow. Instead of hating yourself for making mistakes, you can begin to give yourself compassion.

Are you struggling with confidence? Let’s talk about some ways that you can improve yours!

The decrease in debt has made me feel less stressed, and more disciplined. Additionally, it has been such a help having an accountability partner. I can truly see how some buckling down for a few years in my twenties can have lifelong rewards. Now that I know what I am capable of, I am working to apply this same level of discipline to my physical health and wellness.

Thank you Jacent for being the spark I needed to get started, and being my mentor along the way.