When people are highly stressed for prolonged periods of time, they can sometimes experience a state known as burnout, characterized by pronounced emotional, mental and physical exhaustion. The ...

Have you ever tried to count the number of thoughts you had in a day? You might think of these thoughts as mental selfies or inner Facebook posts that go up in your mind. And, believe it or not, you ...

Emotional self-harm refers to negative thoughts that damage someone’s self-esteem and mental health. This can manifest in overly critical self-talk or ruminating on past mistakes. Although the term ...

A steady diet of weight loss TikToks may be quite harmful to mental health, a new study finds. Spending a lot of time on the social media platform — especially watching pro-anorexia content — could ...

Research shows that social media has a mixed effect on self-esteem. Connecting with others makes us feel good, but comparing ...

Hedy Phillips is a freelance lifestyle writer based in New York. While she's not writing on topics like living on a budget and tips for city dwelling, she can usually be found at a concert or ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

Working on self-awareness can help you realistically assess your strengths and weaknesses. Try to avoid blaming outside factors for negative outcomes. You can accept feedback and be open to ...