The Essential Breath
Our blog is dedicated to helping you improve your mental wellbeing, relationships, and emotional health.
We offer a variety of resources and articles on a wide range of topics related to relationships and mental health.
Our goal is to provide you with the information, insights and tools you need to live a happier, healthier life.
Understanding the Difference Between Codependency and Enmeshment.
Struggling with an overly reliant or emotionally intense relationship? This article explores the key differences between codependency and enmeshment, helping you identify unhealthy patterns and build stronger, more fulfilling connections. Learn how to set boundaries, cultivate individuality, and achieve a healthy balance between intimacy and independence in your relationships.
The Influence of Societal Portrayals in Relationship Closure.
While societal portrayals offer insights and can be therapeutic in their shared understanding, it’s crucial to differentiate between scripted resolutions and real-life complexities. Recognizing these influences allows for a more authentic, personal journey of healing, where closure is defined by individual needs, not just collective narratives.
The People-Pleasing Dilemma: Reclaiming Your Sense of Self
Are you a chronic people-pleaser? Do you often find yourself saying "yes" when you really mean "no," or going out of your way to avoid conflict, even at the cost of your own happiness and well-being? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with the urge to constantly put others' needs and desires before ourselves, often to our own detriment.