We all know how important it is to maintain our mental health - especially in the last few years.
Mental health is about how we perceive the world - how we think, act and feel. It's about our psychological, social and emotional well-being.
If there’s one thing we can bet on in life it's that we will all wrestle with negative thoughts at various times. It could be sadness, anger, fear, disappointment, or a host of other emotions. We start experiencing negative thoughts and/or emotions in childhood. The reactions we got from our caregivers are likely to have […]
Are you a workaholic? Ask yourself... Are you constantly working non-stop, day in and day out? Do you find it difficult to take a break or even disconnect from work during weekends? Have you ever been labeled a workaholic by your boss, co-workers, or family? If so, you may be struggling with workaholism - a […]
Have you ever been so stressed out that you got a headache or stomachache? Or your mind was going a mile a minute, so you couldn’t get to sleep? These are examples of the “mind/body connection." Essentially, it’s the way the mind (thoughts and emotions) affect the physical body. The connection between the two is […]
Shame is a topic that most people ignore their whole lives. Despite some well-known authors on the topic in recent years, such as Brené Brown, it’s still a topic that’s not talked about that often in our society. But here’s the thing. Feeling shame is very common for most people, at least to some degree. […]
Emotional abuse is a form of manipulation that can oftentimes be challenging to detect. But it can have devastating effects on a person's mental health and well-being. Unlike physical abuse, emotional abuse can take many forms and may not leave visible scars or bruises. However, the impact can be just as damaging as physical abuse, […]
Life comes with inevitable change – sometimes it’s easy and nice, other times it is hard and painful. But whether we consider them good or bad is all up to us. True, some of these ups and downs may be stressful and add pressure to our lives, but it is always up to us to […]
“Neurodivergent” has been popping up on all my feeds lately. And prior to writing this article, I still wasn’t entirely sure what it meant (Sounds familiar?). So, I did some research. What is neurodivergent exactly? Are neurodivergent and neurotypical the same thing? Below, we explore all of the above. Interestingly, there are a ton of […]
Have you ever felt like you’re an imposter? That you’re not quite worthy of your success? Imposter syndrome is a common phenomenon that affects many people in different walks of life. It is characterized by feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, despite having achieved success. This can lead to anxiety, depression, and a general feeling of […]
Talking about self-care has been become more common over the last few years. I think that is a good thing because at some point we all need to move away from taking care of everyone around us and ignoring our needs. Self-care is pretty self-explanatory. It refers to prioritizing one’s self and well-being. Taking […]
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