The Truism Center Blog

Understanding Self-Sabotage: Why We Do It and How to Break Free
You just decided—you’re finally going to do it. You’re going to do that thing you’ve wanted to do for a long time. Yes, it’s a…

Perfectionism and Procrastination: How To Break Through The Blocks
“It was a 10 minute task, but I’d been suffering over it for a month.” Sound familiar at all? In today’s world, I doubt there…

Dealing With Change: Why Transitions Can Feel Hard and How to Thrive
Change is one of the few certainties in life yet it often catches us off guard, bringing some of the greatest moments of challenge to…

Understanding Emotional Numbness: When Feeling Nothing Feels Like Too Much
Have you ever felt detached from your emotions, as if a thick fog is blocking your ability to truly feel joy, sadness, or even anger?…

What Is Emotional Flooding, and How To Stay Grounded When You’re Overwhelmed
Have you ever been so overwhelmed by your emotions that it feels like they’re crashing over you like a wave, leaving you struggling to catch…

Breaking the Cycle: Understanding and Healing Generational Trauma
Have you ever wondered why some people tend to have a propensity towards anxiety, depression, or other mental health issues? Or perhaps you’ve noticed…

Toxic Positivity: How To Know When Optimism May Be Hurting More Than Helping
Picture this: You’re going through a tough time—maybe a breakup, a stressful event at work, or lingering grief from a personal loss. You have coffee…

What Is Lucky Girl Syndrome, or Manifesting, and Why Does It Seem to Work?
Everyone has probably at this point heard about “The Secret”, or “The Law of Attraction”, manifesting, or the latest tik tok trend “Lucky Girl Syndrome.”…

What Are The 5 Most Common Mental Health Challenges, and Steps to Overcome Each
In the last 10 or 15 years, the stigma around mental health challenges has loosened. It has become more normal to seek counseling as people…