Dr. Yesel Yoon writes about perfectionism, burnout, and navigating life transitions
In the last few months since the pandemic has impacted our lives, there have been a surge in mental health questions. As a psychologist and career counselor, I am noticing a theme of important questions about life, career, relationships, and purpose that seems harder to ignore. I elaborate on what these themes are, how I have made sense of why these are emerging at this time, and what you can do about it.
Sometimes facing the reality of a situation can feel daunting and overwhelming. But what happens if you keep sweeping things under the rug and avoiding what’s going on underneath a problem? How long can you keep going while not facing the story you’re telling yourself about a situation? I write about what it looks like to really face your fears and understand the roots of a problem that keeps you stuck. During a time like a pandemic that is scary and has left us feeling raw and anxious, we need all of the help we can get to know how to face problems head on. I present a personal and case example of a client who presents with a problem but we discover there’s more underneath the surface. Read more to learn how to face these stories and walk away empowered with choices.
Have you ever felt complacent and bored with your life? Have you felt more disengaged with your life lately? When you’re not feeling so excited or enthusiastic about your day to day routine, your job, or maybe your relationships, then it’s hard to feel motivated or happy. Wouldn’t you feel a lot better if you had a sense of “this is why I am doing what I’m doing” in your life? Read today’s blog to discover what is one thing you can do today to make your life more meaningful and purposeful and stop feeling so stuck in a rut.
