It is often easy to forget that our physical health is very much connected to our mental health. Not only that, but in reality they are very much connected to the point where one can impact the other. Knowing this, it is important to keep in mind that if you are feeling agitated, worried, anxious, …
According to the American Psychological Association, resilience refers to both the process and the result of effectively adjusting to adverse or challenging life circumstances. It involves being able to adapt to both internal and external pressures and have the mental, emotional, and behavioral flexibility to do so. It is also about the extent or ability to …
A new day means a new chance to let go of the things that we cannot control. Oftentimes, we find ourselves spiraling and stressing about the aspects of our lives that we may not be happy about and wish to change, even if that is not an option for us. Such worries, stacked up over …
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What would your mental health look like in a world without social media? Pretty hard to imagine, right? Many of us are so mixed up with our social accounts that it can be difficult to remember what we did before the feed. There are plenty of upsides to the connections we can create online, but …
Selfless acts of altruism such as volunteering, giving charity, and joining or even starting non-profits are based on the premise of giving back to society, whether it be economically or socially. Millions of individuals worldwide choose to spend a portion of their time doing selfless deeds without any return. The question arises as to why individuals would choose to spend their time …
Mindfulness is a practice that we should all take part in, not only in times of stress, but in our day-to-day lives. Mindfulness means maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment through a gentle, nurturing lens – a way of befriending ourselves and the experience in which we are …
We have all heard of multi-tasking and have even tried to take part in it. However, did you know that doing so can be seriously overwhelming? So much so that this could be one of the reasons you get burnt out. Single-tasking is the exact opposite, and all it requires is showing up fully to …
Education is knowledge, and knowledge is power. Educating yourself on things surrounding you on a daily basis is something very important. That way, you are more aware of what is affecting you and how. In a sense, education is a form of self-care. Much like anything else, educating yourself on mental health issues is, simply, …
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The movie Inside Out is a movie that we all admire, despite it being targeted for children, as we got to see the main character, Riley, gradually process her emotions and get comfortable with them. A very important message the movie covers is the idea of toxic positivity as it reminds us that it is okay not …
It is critical to remember that sleep and rest are different. Sleep is a body function, while rest is more than that. Rest is about your whole self, not just your body. When you rest, you restore your total health – your mind, emotions, and social being. Rest can help you enhance your productivity every day and …