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The issue about who reaches out to who among one’s friends and relatives is of course a bit of a “thing.” Here is an interesting article about the importance of reaching out to others and how we tend to underestimate the positive impact this can have on others.
Friends enjoy being reached out to more than we think
People consistently underestimate how much others in their social circle might appreciate an unexpected phone call, text or email just to say hello, and the more surprising the connection, the greater the appreciation.
We know that making gratitude and appreciation explicit in long-term relationships has significant positive effects on the partners, but here is an article about research that suggests that same is true in work relationships.
Here’s an easy way to improve workplace stress – and anyone can do it.
Giving and receiving praise in the workplace may be key to managing day-to-day stress and can enhance performance under pressure.
So many people struggle with feelings of self-doubt or thoughts like “I don’t really know what I am doing” or “People will find out that I am not that great at…” Here is a great article about these kinds of ideas and feelings, which may be part of Impostor Syndrome.
Do you have ‘impostor syndrome’? Look for these signs
Experts say anytime you’re facing a new challenge or you’re out of your comfort zone, you’re more susceptible to impostor syndrome. Here’s how to deal.
Reopening anxiety ‘quite common’ as COVID-19 restrictions lift, B.C. psychologist says
Feelings of anxiety are perfectly normal as British Columbians adjust to life without some of the province’s longstanding COVID-19 restrictions, according to one expert.
Mental health experts debunk 10 stress myths
Mental health experts Stephanie Cook and Teresa Leyro debunk 10 stress myths. They cover burnout, stress eating, nail biting, and more.
Feeling pandemic fatigue? Here’s how to cope according to psychologists | News
If you’re feeling exhausted by the stresses caused by COVID-19, you’re most likely experiencing pandemic fatigue.
Nonverbal Overload: A Theoretical Argument for the Causes of Zoom Fatigue
Volume 2, Issue 1. DOI: 10.1037/tmb0000030
Yesterday it became illegal in Canada to conduct conversion therapy, which aims at changing an individual’s sexual orientation. There is ample research that conversion therapy has done irreparable harm, so this is most welcoming news.
Conversion therapy ban receives royal assent, now law in Canada – National | Globalnews.ca
Bill C-4 makes providing, promoting or advertising conversion therapy a criminal offence in Canada. It was fast-tracked through the House of Commons and Senate.
10 tips for dealing with the stress of uncertainty
Findings from the APA Stress in America Survey highlight common ways that uncertainty stresses us out.
Therapy Isn’t Self-Indulgent-It’s Evidence-Based Self-Care
You don’t need to justify going to therapy. Because therapy isn’t self-indulgent-it’s evidence-based self-care.