Coping Skills

8 Steps of Effective Decision-Making

Whether you frequently struggle with indecision in daily life or have recently found yourself stuck mulling over a significant choice in your life, following these 8 steps will help you to engage in an effective decision-making process.

Benefits of Coloring for Adults

Adult coloring books have become increasingly popular in the past few years. This trend seems to reflect something that mental health professionals have known for years, that coloring can provide a number of mental health benefits to individuals of all ages.

Coping with Back-to-School Stress

Coping with Back-to-School Stress

The start of the school year can be a very stressful time. It can be difficult to transition from the summer months, which are often less structured, to the routine of the school year. New classes, new teachers, new assignments, and possibly new peers all contribute to a sense of uncertainty that may evoke feelings of anxiety.

Positive Self Affirmations

Positive self affirmations are an important tool for countering unhealthy and inaccurate beliefs that lead to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and other forms of distress.

List of 50 Enjoyable Activities

A short-term strategy to increase positive emotions is to engage in pleasant experiences. Aim to do at least one enjoyable activity per day. See this list for 50 ideas of activities that you may enjoy.