Essential Wisdom
A Blog About Mental Health and Mental Wellness
The Healing Power of Journaling: Gratitude Practice
5 Ways to Help Someone with Addiction
How Therapy Can Help with The Coming-Out Process
The Dark Side of People-Pleasing
Signs of Attachment Trauma in Adults
How to Navigate a Quarter-Life Crisis
Embracing Self-Love for Richer, Fuller Relationships
“In the busyness of our lives, with our many daily responsibilities and social interactions, it's easy to overlook one of the most crucial relationships we have: the one with ourselves. Self-love, often brushed aside as a mere buzzword or dismissed as a frivolous indulgence, is actually the cornerstone of healthy relationships with others, influencing how we interact with them and how we allow them to treat us in return.”
Understanding and Coping with Adult ADHD
Breaking the Habit: How to Stop Over-Apologizing
Do you catch yourself saying “sorry” for things that don’t need an apology? You’re not alone. Over-apologizing can be a sign of people-pleasing, low self-esteem, or fear of conflict—and it can quietly chip away at your confidence. In this post, we explore why it happens and share simple, effective ways to break the habit and start communicating with confidence and self-respect.