How to Cope With the Death of Your Pet When a person you love dies, it's natural to feel sorrow, express grief, and expect friends and family to provide understanding and comfort. Unfortunately, the same doesn't always hold true if the one who died was your companion animal. Many consider grieving inappropriate for someone [...]
Some folks have fun down to a science. They work in the leisure sciences field. These experts' research confirms that fun is good for us. Still, fun's importance doesn't always mean we can easily experience it. Fun Can’t Be Forced If you've ever attended a gathering while distracted by negative thoughts, you know that you [...]
Loneliness can be challenging, but there are many strategies to overcome it and connect with others. Here are 10 ways to overcome loneliness. Join clubs or groups: Find communities with shared interests such as book clubs, sports teams, hobby groups, or volunteer organizations. Meeting regularly with like-minded people can help you build connections. Attend [...]
Feeling lonely despite having friends is a complex and common experience that can be influenced by various factors. Here are 10 possible reasons why you might feel this way: Lack of Connection: You may feel disconnected or misunderstood by your friends, leading to a sense of loneliness even when surrounded by people. Superficial Relationships: [...]
Cultivating a sense of gratitude can be a powerful way to navigate life's challenges. Here are 10 ways to establish a feeling of gratitude, even in the face of hardships: Keep a Gratitude Journal: Set aside time each day to write down things you are grateful for. This simple act [...]
It is natural to grieve when someone passes, but about 8% of adults and 7% of children have difficulty overcoming that grief. When that happens, psychiatrists call it prolonged grief. In order to make the diagnosis, it must have been a year since the person died if the person experiencing [...]
Many seniors find that they become more isolated as they age. It may be harder physically to get together with friends. Some people who were essential to the senior’s mental health may have passed on. If you care for a senior, consider these ideas to improve their mental health. Encourage Them to Volunteer Even [...]
The holidays can be a lonely time for many people. Some wish they had a closer relationship with their loved ones while others have lost loved ones that they wish were still on earth. For others, a family member’s physical or emotional illness means that it is impossible to be with them this holiday [...]
