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Your Secret Compass: Why Personal Values Shape Everything

Feeling lost in your own life? Your hidden values may hold the key. Discover the 5-minute exercise that helped me leave an unfulfilling career and reflect on what truly matters. The Unsettling Question That Changes Us I remember a teacher asking, "What do you value?" "Money!" someone shouted. "Sleep!" said another. We were kids, unaware of the weight of that question. Years later, it resurfaced as I stood at a career crossroads, wondering: What truly matters to me? That q

Stefan Jurgens

Jun 16, 20252 min read

Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times: Lessons from a Psychotherapist

Do you feel overwhelmed by the news cycle? You're not alone. Anxiety spreads fast, but so does calm. Lately, I’ve been feeling it. There's a persistent anxiety, a sense of unease about the world. Maybe you have, too? Economic uncertainty, political instability, and an endless stream of alarming headlines make it difficult to stay grounded. Even as a psychotherapist, trained to help others navigate emotions, I have to remind myself to apply the very strategies I teach. The tru

Stefan Jurgens

Mar 13, 20254 min read

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Supporting Someone with Depression: A Guide for Friends, Colleagues, and Family

Winter in Canada is often dark, cold, and can feel relentless. With shorter days and limited sunlight, we might feel our energy dip and our mood slip. This is because seasonal changes can exacerbate feelings of sadness and isolation, making it even more important to pay attention to mental health. For those already struggling with depression, this time of year can feel especially heavy, and the support of friends, family, or colleagues can be a crucial lifeline. Helping a fri

Stefan Jurgens

Jan 28, 20253 min read

Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is typically viewed as a period of joy, connection, and celebration. However, it's important to acknowledge that this time of year can also be overwhelming. With end-of-year work deadlines, financial pressures, family responsibilities, and the burden of unmet expectations, it's understandable that many of us experience stress, anxiety, or even burnout. Let's explore why this occurs, how to identify burnout, and ways to manage the holidays with a bit more ea

Stefan Jurgens

Dec 16, 20244 min read

"Brain Rot" in the Digital Age: Reclaiming Focus and Mental Clarity

The phrase brain rot, selected as the 2024 Oxford English Dictionary Word of the Year , has reappeared in contemporary discussions, highlighting worries about the cognitive impact of excessive digital media use. While it originally appeared in 1854 in Henry David Thoreau's Walden, 'brain rot' today represents concerns about how short-form content affects attention spans and intellectual involvement. This fear is driven by the increasing prevalence of algorithm-based platforms

Stefan Jurgens

Dec 2, 20242 min read

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Your Secret Compass: Why Personal Values Shape Everything

Managing Anxiety in Uncertain Times: Lessons from a Psychotherapist

Supporting Someone with Depression: A Guide for Friends, Colleagues, and Family

Managing Stress, Anxiety, and Burnout During the Holiday Season

"Brain Rot" in the Digital Age: Reclaiming Focus and Mental Clarity

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