by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 26, 2021 | Anxiety, Therapy
Chronic overthinking, also known as the “killer of productivity”, “destroyer of decision-making” and “problem-solving gone wrong” isn’t much different from splitting reality into multiple universes. In fact, it’s even more confusing. If you’ve ever played out a mental...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 19, 2021 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy
Putting in more effort than the other person is a common problem in relationships. And in a way, it’s a good problem to be giving too much in a relationship — it shows that you’re a caring person who wants to put yourself out for other people. But the...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 12, 2021 | Anxiety, Relationships, Therapy, Trauma
Lacking empathy for how their actions affect others, narcissists feel entitled to use other people. This makes it especially important to set firm boundaries with them. Here are seven effective approaches: 1. Don’t justify, explain, or defend yourself. Narcissists use...
by Courtenay Monfore | Jul 5, 2021 | Relationships, Therapy
Your friends and family don’t need to know these intimate details about your partner. When you’re in a relationship, it’s normal to want to keep your friends and family in the loop about what’s happening with your partner. This person is a big part of your life,...