Why do I feel guilty when I rest? When Doing Nothing Feels Like a Problem You finally sit down on the couch after a long day. The dishes are done (mostly), your inbox is quiet (for now), and your body is practically begging you to relax. But instead of peace,
Can I really trust myself around halloween candy? a therapist’s take. It starts with one mini Snickers. Then maybe a Kit Kat. Before you know it, you’re knee deep in a pile of wrappers, wondering how something as small as a Halloween treat bag managed to hijack your entire evening.
What Non-Diet Nutrition Actually Looks Like If you’ve ever tried to improve your eating habits but ended up feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or totally burnt out, you’re not alone. At Modern Psych, we work with a lot of high-achieving women who are used to doing things “right.” They’ve spent years juggling
Forgiveness Is a Gift you give Yourself. Why Forgiveness Matters More During the Holidays Let’s be real, the holidays can be A LOT. There’s the food, the family, the chaos, the casseroles. And if you’re someone who leans toward high-achieving, perfectionist, people pleasing tendencies (hello, welcome to the club), the
Perfectionism and Procrastination: Why Fear of Failure Keeps People Stuck You know that project that’s been sitting on your to-do list for weeks. It matters to you. You care about doing it well. And somehow, that’s exactly what keeps you from starting. Perfectionism and procrastination are often linked, especially for
Why High Achievers Struggle With People Pleasing If you’re a high achieving professional, student, or entrepreneur, chances are you’ve felt the tug of people pleasing. Maybe it looks like always saying “yes,” even when you’re drained. Or keeping the peace at the expense of your own needs. For many high
Burnout, Stress, and Food: What High Achievers Need to Know About Back to School & Fall Routines September’s coming, and suddenly your calendar is full, your inbox is wild, and your once-decent routines feel like they’ve been hit by a bus. Whether you’re a student, a working professional, or both,
How Do I Know If I Have Disordered Eating or Just “Bad Eating Habits”? Why This Question Matters You’ve probably asked yourself this before: “Do I just have bad eating habits, or is this something more?”If you’re a high-achiever, you might be used to powering through challenges, setting high standards,
Why Chasing Happiness Leaves You Drained And What to Do Instead You know that moment when you’re halfway through your third scroll of Instagram, wondering why you even picked up your phone in the first place?Yeah… we’ve all been there. Maybe you were chasing a quick hit of relief, a
Binge eating involves eating an irregular amount of food over a short period of time. Binge eating disorder most commonly affects young women, but it can also impact men and older women. It is a condition that can affect individuals across a wide range of ages and genders. Many people