Blissful Minds Blog

What Are Cognitive Distortions Ever caught yourself thinking, “I always mess up!” or “Everyone must think I’m a failure”? If so, you’re not alone. These thought patterns, often called cognitive distortions, are common, but they can seriously affect how we feel and...

ADHD and Emotional Dysregulation When it comes to ADHD, most people focus on the more obvious challenges: trouble concentrating, impulsivity, or restlessness.  But there’s another piece of the puzzle that often gets overlooked—emotional dysregulation. This connection...

Anxiety and Decision Making Decision-making is a fundamental part of daily life, from choosing what to eat for breakfast to making career-altering choices.  For most people, decisions are an exercise in logic and intuition, but for those dealing with anxiety, the...

Holiday Anxiety For many, the holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and connection. But for others, it can be a source of overwhelming stress and unease.  Holiday anxiety is a very real experience that affects countless people, leaving them feeling out of sync...

Grief and Anger Grief is one of the most profound and challenging emotions we experience.  It takes many forms, ranging from deep sadness to confusion and even physical exhaustion.  Yet, one emotion that often catches people by surprise during grief is anger. You...

Different Type of Anxiety Anxiety is like that uninvited guest who shows up at the worst possible times.  Sometimes, it whispers subtle worries, and other times, it barges in, making your heart race and your mind spin.  But did you know there are different types of...

Depression isn’t a one-size-fits-all condition. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by sadness or an inexplicable weight pressing down on you, it’s important to know that you’re not alone—and that there are different kinds of depression.  Each type looks and feels...

Sleep and Mental Health Have you ever woken up after a night of poor sleep and felt like you couldn’t function properly?  Maybe you were irritable, anxious, or just mentally foggy.  Well, sleep and mental health are deeply intertwined, and the quality of your sleep...

We all have days when we feel a little low, right?  Maybe you had a rough day at work, or you’re missing a friend, and suddenly you feel that familiar weight of sadness.  But what happens when it lingers for days or even weeks?  At what point does that sadness turn...

Does ADHD Make You Lazy? Have you ever found yourself sitting at your desk, trying to focus on a task, but your mind is wandering elsewhere?  Maybe you started the day with a plan, but distractions seemed to take over, and now you’re scrambling to catch up.  If this...