Kids Can Get the ‘Winter Blues’ Too
Photo: Mariana Serdynska (Shutterstock) The days are getting shorter and with the darker days, some people feel their mood getting darker, too. While some people thrive in the spirit of…
How to Tell the Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Given how we use the words “sadness” and “depression” in everyday life and in pop culture, it can be hard to differentiate one from the other. Even though they might…
Why You Should ‘Pre-Cry’ Before Your Next Emotional Event
Photo: Stock-Asso (Shutterstock) The holidays (and the Omicron variant) are upon us and you know what that means: There’s never been a better time to cry it out. While the…
How to Spot the Difference Between Sympathy and Empathy
Photo: Dragon Images (Shutterstock) The words “sympathy” and “empathy” are often used interchangeably, but while both refer to how one responds to another’s suffering, they do not mean the same…
Use These 3 Skills to Increase Your Emotional Agility
Photo: Selenophile (Shutterstock) If you’ve found yourself having an overblown reaction to something relatively small during the past year or so, you’re not alone. We’re all juggling so much—mentally and…