Summer 2020: Introvert Edition

As the City of Chicago continues to open up, many are still concerned about their health in the midst of the Coronavirus-19 pandemic. Sure, you can protect yourself by wearing a mask and washing your hands regularly, but what if you wish to avoid going out altogether unless absolutely necessary? There is no shame in that! Everybody has a different level of comfortability when it comes to reentering the world, and many would rather wait for a vaccine.

Coping StrategiesErinn WilliamsJuly 2, 2020ELEVATED life counselingintrovert, anxiety, be happy now, coping skills, depression, body image, emotion, empathy, Self Quarantine, self-care, hobbies, happiness, insecurity, 2020, covid-19

Shining Light Onto Shame

The sinking feeling of shame- everybody knows it. Unlike guilt, which is focused on regretted behavior, shame is the deeper belief that there is something wrong with you. According to Brene Brown, shame researcher and viral Ted Talk speaker, guilt sounds like, “I’m sorry; I made a mistake,” while shame condemns, “I’m sorry; I am a mistake.”

Coping StrategiesErinn WilliamsMay 13, 2020shame, coping skills, brene brown, not enough, anxiety, avoidance, values, body image, feminism, empathy