The Downside of Self Care and How to Overcome It

Self-care is a critical part of a healthy life. It means regular upkeep of our physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational needs. Our article What Does Self Care Actually Mean dives deep into what self care is, why it’s necessary and how to do it. And while it’s highly beneficial, it does have its drawbacks. Today [...]

2022-01-21T10:18:00-08:00

7 Simple Tips for How to Resolve Conflict Peacefully (and Build Stronger Relationships)

What is Conflict? Conflict is inevitable (and normal). As long as we have personal opinions and experiences, we’ll occasionally find ourselves at odds with others. It can occur in any relationship, personal or professional. Conflict happens when we feel threatened, whether the threat is real or imagined. It’s caused by disagreements about values, motivations, and [...]

2022-01-13T15:32:00-08:00

5 Recommendations for How to Deal with FOMO

“Everyone else is living a cooler life than me.” This is a prime example of the type of thinking that fuels the fear of missing out, aka FOMO. While the term FOMO was coined in the 90’s – and social media has rapidly accelerated the issue – the feeling is as old as humans are. [...]

2022-01-05T08:13:00-08:00

Why is Self-Care So Hard (and What to Do About It)?

Humans are like cars. We need regular maintenance to stay in good working condition. Enter, self-care. With 69,000 people in the US searching Google for the term “self-care” each month, it’s safe to say it’s a hot topic. A little physical tune-up here, some emotional calibration there. Easy, right? Wrong. Just because we recognize the [...]

2021-12-23T10:12:00-08:00

Improve Mental Health from the Comfort of Your Home

Balancing personal wellness with everyday demands is hard. Juggling work, family, financial and personal stress, and mental health issues can be exhausting. When you feel overwhelmed, confiding in a qualified counselor can provide relief. Even better if you can do it from the comfort of your couch! By becoming a UCA member, you (and your [...]

2021-12-21T08:00:00-08:00

Facing Grief with Grace

As the holidays continue to sweep in one after the other, it’s a time of year where grief can feel masked by the momentum of colorful lights, decorations, and gatherings. Yet grief does not wait for a convenient time to meet. For countless people the holidays are the most stressful, challenging, and heartsick baring seasons [...]

2021-12-18T11:20:03-08:00
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