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Short, practical reads on anxiety, burnout, relationships, and everyday mental health — written for Ontario readers by Marva Johnson, RP.
Why Saying No Gets Easier With Practice
Published July 28, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
If you are the person everyone relies on, "no" can feel like letting people down. Here is why that feeling is learned, and four low-stakes ways to practise saying it.
Five Signs It's Burnout (Not Just a Bad Month)
Published July 17, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
Everyone has hard weeks — burnout is something else. Five signs the tank is truly empty, and a practical next step for each one, from an Ontario Registered Psychotherapist.
Anxiety at 2 a.m.: Five Ways to Calm a Racing Mind
Published July 15, 2026 · Marva Johnson, RP
When worry wakes you in the middle of the night, it can feel like your mind has a motor you can't switch off. Here are five practical, evidence-based techniques you can use tonight — and how to know when it's time to get support.