Burnout, undesirable as it is, is not a medical condition. And it can go unnoticed until it manifests as stress, both physical and mental. For people who like staying busy or for those who avoind feeling what may be uncomfortable for them, burnout may even go unnoticed. It goes beyong feeling tired after a long … Read more
The fast-paced nature of our modern lives often leaves us with a little room for personal wellness. We are just so exhausted and burntout, we hardly ever have time to sit with ourselves and reflect. But no matter how busy we are, self-care is critical particularly if you’re juggling a hectic schdule. While self-care can … Read more
The principle of ‘less is more’ works. It does. Of course as people we are driven by our need to hoard what we term memories. But who says having less of those in tangible objects means we don’t value memories attached to objects we’d rather let go of? Why hang on to clothes that don’t … Read more
Setting boundaries is not always an easy thing to do because it often comes as a new definition of an existing relationship. Yes, it gives you the freedom to live authentically but it often rubs people around you the wrong way because they have to re-learn how to behave around you. But they are neccesary, … Read more
Exercise can be a real game changer for mental health. There’s loads of research out there singing the praises of physical activity for mental well-being. Studies show exercise even rivals meds for certain conditions like mild depression and anxiety. And that is so true from personal experience. You know that feeling after a workout, like … Read more
We all need digital detoxing at some point during the day. With all the time we spend staring at screens, first it’s the eye strains, then headaches or just plain exhaustion. Not to mention that excessive screen time messes with our sleep and exacebates mental health issues. The endless intake of information can be emotionally … Read more
Ever notice how tension builds up during a hectic day? More than ever, this is when being intentional about mindfulness becomes a neccesity in order to reduce stress. Other than being a game-changer when it comes to handling stress, mindfulness helps you to fully engage with the here and now. By weaving mindfulness techniques into … Read more
Technology and AI are now huge players now in the field of mental health. Who would have ever thought that at some point we wouldn’t have to leave our houses and offices to see councillors. The new trends that are emerging now are making life easier for us, we can practically do a lot of … Read more
One thing I’ve come to appreciate is that failure is inevitable. And the only way to avoid it is to NOT try anything at all. But, as long as you take chances at life, one way or the other failure will hit you like a tonne of bricks when you least need it to. … Read more
Quite often we go to bed with only one thing in mind and that is to get under the sheets and forget the worries of the day. We become so overwhelmed during the day that we want to forget it all and shut out through sleep. And because of the noise and buzz of the … Read more