Posts by Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago
Why Personal Boundaries Are Important — and How to Set Them
When you’re feeling pressed in on all sides, unable to catch your breath or take a moment for yourself, you should take a hard look at your personal boundaries. These boundaries protect your mental health, time, and relationships. When you set clear limits — on work hours, social commitments, and digital noise — you create…
Read MorePreventing Burnout in Back-to-School Season: A Guide for Teens and Young Adults
The first weeks of a new semester can feel like a sprint. Syllabuses stack up, part-time shifts return, and group chats buzz late into the night. Without a plan, academic burnout can creep in — draining energy, blunting focus, and pushing grades, mood, and motivation in the wrong direction. Because burnout can increase anxiety, cause…
Read MoreReclaiming Work-Life Balance to Protect Your Mental Health
When the line between home and work starts to blur, it can strain more than your schedule, chipping away at your mental well-being. An unhealthy work-life balance can lead to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout. But healthier patterns are possible, without requiring a total career overhaul. The key is an intentional approach to…
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