The Wellness Hub
Resources to guide your journey to wellness.
How Do I Stop Procrastinating When I’m Overwhelmed?
You know the feeling—you’re staring at your to-do list, fully aware of everything that needs to get done, but your body and mind just won’t budge. You open your laptop… and somehow end up scrolling your phone, cleaning your room, or deep-diving into random YouTube videos. Here’s the truth: you’re not lazy—you’re overwhelmed. And procrastination is often your brain’s way of trying to cope with that overwhelm. The good news is, you can learn to work with your mind, not against it. Why We…
Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight Over and Over Again?
Have you ever found yourself having the same argument over and over again with your partner — sometimes word for word? Maybe it’s about chores, finances, how you communicate, or feeling like you’re not being heard. It can feel exhausting, frustrating, and even hopeless. But you’re not alone — and there is a way out. At True North Wellness Therapy, we believe that these repeated conflicts aren’t just about surface-level issues. They usually point to deeper emotional needs and unresolved…
Social Media Comparison: What It’s Doing to Your Mind and How to Take Back Control
If you’ve ever scrolled through social media and thought, “Why don’t I look like that?”, “Everyone else has their life together except me,” you’re not alone. Social media can make you feel like you’re falling behind, not doing enough, or not good enough. For youth and young adults especially, it can feel overwhelming — like you’re in a constant competition with everyone you see online. But here’s the truth: most of what you see is not real. And constantly…
Understanding Attachment Styles and Their Impact on Adult Relationships
Have you ever wondered why you respond to conflict the way you do in relationships? Or why you crave closeness—or avoid it? The answer may lie in your attachment style—a psychological framework that shapes how we form emotional bonds with others, especially in intimate relationships. What Are Attachment Styles? Attachment styles are emotional patterns developed in childhood, primarily based on how our caregivers responded to our needs. These patterns often persist into adulthood, influencing…
The Mental Load in Motherhood: What It Is and Why It Matters
Motherhood is a full-time job, but not everything moms do is visible. Beyond the meals, bedtime routines, and school drop-offs lies something heavier and harder to explain: the mental load. It’s the invisible, ongoing work of remembering, planning, organizing, and emotionally managing everything that keeps a family running. At True North Wellness Therapy, we see you. If you’re feeling exhausted even when you’re not physically “doing,” you’re not imagining it—and…
Signs of Postpartum Depression and What to Do Next
Bringing a new baby into the world is often described as one of life’s most joyful experiences—but for many new mothers, it can also be one of the most emotionally challenging. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, hopeless, or detached since giving birth, you could be experiencing postpartum depression (PPD), a common but serious medical condition. At True North Wellness Therapy, we’re here to help you recognize the signs, understand the causes, and guide you toward compassionate care. What Is…
The Psychology Behind Burnout and How to Recover
Burnout is more than just feeling tired after a long week—it’s a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Left unaddressed, burnout can affect your well-being, work performance, and relationships. At True North Wellness Therapy, we believe in early support, education, and compassionate recovery. What Is Burnout? Burnout is a chronic stress response that occurs when we feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. It’s…
How to Heal After Infidelity: A Gentle Guide for Women Rebuilding Trust in Themselves
Discovering betrayal—whether emotional or physical—can leave you feeling like the ground beneath you has cracked open. If you’ve found yourself here, know this: you are not alone, and healing is possible. This is your starting point for understanding what it means to heal after infidelity and how to begin reclaiming your sense of self, trust, and emotional footing. What Does Healing After Infidelity Actually Look Like? There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Some women stay in the…