

Contributing Writer
1 day ago2 min read
How to Manage Persistent Thoughts That Won’t Go Away
Some thoughts fade while others persist. Learn why your mind holds onto persistent thoughts and how to manage cognitive loops effectively.


Contributing Writer
2 days ago2 min read
Boredom-Conditioned Exhaustion: Why You’re Not Actually Burnt Out
Burnout or boredom-conditioned exhaustion? Learn how to tell the difference and why the right fix isn’t always more rest.


Contributing Writer
2 days ago2 min read
How Stressful Dreams Reflect and Influence Mental Well-being
Stressful dreams can reflect emotional processing or sleep disruptions. Learn their causes and how to minimize their impact.


Contributing Writer
5 days ago3 min read
Emotional Time Zones, Why Midnight Feels Existential and 2 PM Feels Bureaucratic
Your brain shifts through emotional time zones, making late nights feel existential and afternoons all about logistics.


Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
6 days ago3 min read
How an A- Redefines Academic Excellence and Well-Being
Explore how academic excellence impacts student well-being. Learn to shift from perfectionism to a healthier mindset.


Contributing Writer
Feb 52 min read
Close Calls and Counterfactual Thinking: Breaking the Cycle of “What If”
Close calls create lasting emotional impacts. Learn why near misses stick with us and how to reframe them for resilience and growth.


Contributing Writer
Feb 32 min read
“Life Is Short” Is Sub-optimal Advice For Anxiety
The phrase "Life is short" is meant to motivate, but does it actually heighten anxiety? Explore how this mindset creates pressure, not peace


Contributing Writer
Feb 32 min read
Exhaustion-Based Apathy: When Mental Fatigue Masquerades as Indifference
Mental fatigue can mimic indifference, but exhaustion-based apathy is a sign of depletion, not disengagement.


Stephanie Rudolph, MA, LMFT
Feb 22 min read
Trust Your Gut: Getting to Know Your Second Brain
Your gut instinct is a powerful guide. Learn how to trust your gut, recognize its signals, and strengthen your decision-making skills.


Contributing Writer
Feb 22 min read
How Our Brains Trick Us Into Thinking We’re the Only Ones Struggling
Our minds distort reality, making us believe we’re the only ones struggling. Understanding this illusion can ease unnecessary self-doubt.