Posts tagged NYC
Coping with Feelings of Loneliness During the Summer: Tips For Teens and Young Adults

Summer is a time many people look forward to, as it can be a time to relax and have fun and socialize with friends. However, for many, summer can also feel like an isolating time filled with periods of loneliness. Whether it’s because of social media, transitioning to a new school or job, or just navigating the everyday high and lows of life, feelings of isolation can feel intense, but it’s important to know that you are not alone.

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How to Manage FOMO This Summer

The sun is finally out and with it comes the strong pull to enjoy NYC’s parks, restaurants and rooftops. In contrast to the darker, colder months, when the temperature rises and sun sets later, the city comes to life with more experiences available at your fingertips. Despite feeling like you have more energy to take on such activities, it is common to feel anxiety and pressure to fill our time and make the most of the sunshine. Such worries can lead to feelings of “FOMO” or “fear of missing out.”

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How To Embrace Being Single

Is it possible that you are single during a time that you did not think you would be? Being in this stage can feel challenging; thinking that you would be somewhere on your journey but are finding that is not the case. Being single is not only important for self-growth and self-discovery, but it can also be a fulfilling and enlightening phase of life.

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Tips for Making Friends as an Adult

Many people find that making friends as an adult can be very challenging. Whether you moved to a new city, have shifted your values, or are seeking to broaden your friendships, the idea of making new friends can feel scary, awkward, and overwhelming. If you are someone that relates to this feeling, or have struggled with this situation, you are not alone.

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Navigating The Birthday Blues

Are you someone that dreads their birthday because it causes anxiety? Do you often find yourself feeling sad around your birthday? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are definitely not alone! Experiencing the birthday blues is very real and totally valid. Birthdays can bring up a lot of complicated emotions for people, no matter what your age may be.

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The Importance of Independence in a Relationship

Being in a relationship can feel good and exciting when both you and your partner enjoy a lot of the same activities and love to spend time doing the things you each love, together. While it is important to spend quality time together, it’s equally as important to find separate time for yourself. Prioritizing doing the things that bring you joy, rather than having to compromise for your partner, will allow you be the best version of yourself and show up for your partner and your relationship in the most effective way.

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Making Healthy Changes When You Are Not Happy

Do you feel generally unhappy and want to feel a sense of happiness? Do you know what it is that is causing you to feel this way? It can be helpful to ask yourself a chain of challenging questions such as “Am I happy at work?”, “Are my relationships causing me to feel unhappy?” and “Am I taking enough time to reflect on what is going on in my life?”

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How to Enjoy Valentine's Day Solo

As Miley Cyrus says in her latest song, “I can buy myself flowers”. Let me start by saying, if you are single on Valentine’s day, you are certainly not alone. Whether you are single by choice (yes, that is absolutely OKAY), just got out of a relationship, are in the dating game, or are in a complicated “situationship” you can absolutely still enjoy Valentine’s Day. 

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A Letter To Yourself: Setting Goals

As soon as January 1st arrives, I always find myself feeling motivated, excited, and optimistic to set my goals for the new year. Every year, I find myself experiencing this same burst of motivation just before the start of the new year. This optimistic mindset of mine comes along with similar thoughts, “Okay Lexi, you’ve got this, this is going to be the year you actually conquer your goals”.

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The Art of Saying No

I am sure we can all relate to this story: A friend reaches out to you for plans and all you want to do is say no but somehow you find yourself saying yes. After saying yes, you immediately regret your decision and are ultimately dreading the plans. Oftentimes, we have an inherent tendency to please others and because of that, it may feel easier to just say yes instead of saying no when asked to do something.

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