While a lot of people preach about the concept of self-love, how hard it is to reach that stage of self-love and self-acceptance is often unspoken of. By learning how to truly love yourself, you allow yourself to grow and love others. What Happens When You Do Not Fall in Love with Yourself? Loving yourself …
We are currently in the season of exams and finals. This time of the semester tends to be quite stressful and anxiety-provoking. Hence, it is very important to recognize what coping mechanisms each of us can use in order to stress-relief as efficiently as possible. Here are some of our recommendations – Making a Schedule …
Christmas is all about celebrating with your loved ones, honoring the holiday, enjoying a delicious meal, and, of course, dressing up for the occasion – but, sometimes, the holidays can come with angst and feelings that have the ability to overwhelm you. From uneasy family dynamics, to social situations that may become too overbearing after …
School counselors are an integral part of the education system. They help students navigate problems with confidence and create a safe school environment. More importantly, they also serve the social and personal needs of students through the form of advice and scheduled meetings, hence school counselors are an active advocate for the well-being of students. How …
Oftentimes, people associate the words “self-discipline” with hard work and how long it will take to achieve the things they want to do. But, for some, it can be associated with “self-power” – having a strong will to stick to their commitments. Having self-discipline should not be your enemy. The Art of Self-Discipline Self-discipline is real self-care; …
Trigger warning: this articled discusses sexual coercion, abuse, and suicidality, and the content may be very triggering. The problem of blackmail is so typical, and, frankly speaking, this normalcy is disappointing. The problem with blackmail is that it should not be typical – quite the contrary, actually. The blackmail I am speaking of is the …
Trigger warning: this article discusses a clinical eating disorder. Purging disorder is an eating disorder that is diagnosed when a person purges to influence body shape or weight but does not binge. It can be thought of as bulimia nervosa without the bingeing. Many assume that vomiting is the default form of purging, and, whilst it …
Intergenerational trauma takes a while to heal and mend, but, as was once said by Dawn Serra, “there is no timestamp on trauma. There is not a formula that you can insert yourself into to get from horror to healed. Be patient. Take up space. Let your journey be from within.” What is Intergenerational Trauma? …
Self-deprecating humor is a method of neutralizing negative information and comments about oneself. It is often used when people belittle and demean themselves in the form of humor, usually as a coping mechanism. It serves as a way to laugh at yourself without being overly serious. This type of humor has flourished among millennials and Gen-Z, …
Self-stigmatization is one of the many components of the social phenomenon known as stigmatization. The process of stigmatization labels undesirable differences and can have a result of social exclusion, which can have affects of disempowering and discrimination. Self-stigmatization is affected by the social construct revolving around how others perceive themselves, and how other perceives them on …