Becoming a mother doesn’t come without challenges. It often presents a multitude of challenges for several women. Postpartum depression is one of them. Postpartum depression is one of the most common complications of childbirth. In fact, it affects about 500,000 mothers every year. In spite of the high prevalence, most women choose to suffer in […]
Coping with the Emotional Impact of the ...
A year ago, Boulder experienced monsoon-like rains that flooded roadways, overflowed creeks and prompted evacuations. As the anniversary of this event rolls around, some of you might be surprised by how emotional you become. No one who lives through a disaster is untouched by the experience. Flooding can have profound effects on a person’s emotional, […]
Tuning out the inner critic
All too often, the voice that’s loudest in your head is not your encouraging, supportive, best self—it’s your peevish, sulky curmudgeon, who refuses to believe in your capabilities. Dealing with this constant inner critic can be a huge drain, exhausting your efforts before you even get started. And unfortunately the self-criticism often comes as a […]