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4 Ways to Break Your Phone Addiction

Your smartphone is designed to be addictive. This isn’t a judgment or conspiracy theory. It’s just a reality that may help you find more balance with your phone usage. We live in a society in which it’s not feasible to ditch our devices. Therefore, the healthy and...

What Is The Difference Between Working Long Hours And Being A Workaholic?

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

We live in a culture that lauds anyone who appears to have a strong work ethic. Meanwhile, workaholism is a real and common mental health condition. It may be part of another disorder but it can also be a stand-alone addiction. Meanwhile, in a tough economy, plenty of...

How to Tell If You Are Going Through a Quarter-Life Crisis?

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

Thanks to pop culture, there’s a general consensus about how casual and fun life is in your 20s. It’s before the responsibilities — and aches and pains — set in. Or at least that’s what we’re made to think. In reality, all phases of life contain ups and downs. That’s...

Depressed About Your Career Choice? 3 Ways To Feel Better

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

How you feel about your career choice is a major concern. Whether you go to a workplace or work from home, you spend a large chunk of your life working. If you are not happy with your job — for any reason — there’s a good chance you’re also not super happy about your...

Coping With Depression After Graduating From College

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

Graduating college is a rite of passage, a source of pride, and basically, a big deal. Rarely is it ever associated with depression. But in reality, this is a common trend. Like any major transition, college graduation carries a lot of weight. It involves myriad...

At What Point Does Substance Use Become Abusive?

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

When does “social drinking” morph into a problem? How can you tell the difference between “partying” and having a complex brain disorder? Sure, no one wants to contemplate such questions when enjoying time with friends. But sometimes, your behavior is not just a...

Yes, Anxiety Around Adulting is Real: 3 Things To Remember

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

According to the notorious Urban Dictionary, “adulting” is about “carrying out the duties and responsibilities expected of fully developed individuals.” That entry ends with a snarky line declaring that the word “adulting” is “exclusively used by those who adult less...

What are the Symptoms of Depression in Young Men?

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

Young men deal with many myths when it comes to mental health. After all, the conventional “wisdom” goes, what would a young man have to be depressed about? Just wait until you’re older, they’re told, and you’ll see how tough life really gets. Even when such “advice”...

What is Digital Addiction and How To Break It

by Rick Pomfret | Young Professionals

There’s an excellent chance that right before you clicked on this link, you did something like check a social media page or send an email. On the surface, this sounds harmless and quite normal. But when was the last time you put your phone away? Digital addiction is...

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