Written by Naseem Amini What does the voice in your head tell you each time you want to try something new or difficult? If you hear “I can’t do this” or any similar statements that deter you from attempting it, you have come face-to-face with self-doubt. Self-doubt is a lack of confidence in your own abilities, decisions, or worth that most commonly manifests as a fear of failure. Believing that we are incapable of success often leads us to cancel plans, avoid exploring new interests, quit...

Written by Naseem Amini As summer comes to a close, back to school anxiety may become heightened for parents and students alike. Stress about new schedules, concerns regarding academic performance, and worries about social re-adjustment can rise to the surface and create tension within the family system. Having a plan for managing these upcoming worries as a team may create a sense of ease and connectedness between family members. Follow a few simple steps to create a collaborative...

Written by Naseem Amini Burnout is a concept many of us have come to know closely. It manifests when the weight of work, classes, or daily tasks becomes so overwhelming that our mind needs a break. Without management, burnout can worsen the symptoms of anxiety or depression and significantly impact our mental health. When I felt burnt out, I used to find myself resorting to compulsive, repetitive tasks such as scrolling on social media. This led me to lose hours of my day and end up feeling...