Posts about mental health, personal care and building resilience.
Retail therapy is defined as the act of shopping with the intention of improving one’s mood. It has become a popular way to cope with stress, boredom, depression, and other negative emotions. However, it is important to be aware that retail therapy can have serious consequences when used in excess or without proper financial planning. […]
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Depression is something that affects us all, whether we’re aware of it or not. It can be caused by anything from a traumatic life event to a chemical imbalance in the brain and can manifest itself in different ways. It’s important to understand the signs of depression and how to avoid it before it takes
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It’s hard to stay motivated during tough times, especially when the future feels uncertain. It’s normal to feel a lack of motivation – it doesn’t mean you are lazy or unmotivated, it just means you need some extra emotional and psychological support. One of the best places to start is by understanding your own needs
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When I was a child, I can remember being rejected by my peers more than once. It felt like the whole world had turned against me, and it was an awful feeling. It has been shown time and time again that social rejection has a hugely detrimental psychological impact on people of all ages. In
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Depression is one of the most common mental health issues faced by people all around the world. It can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender or background, and can cause feelings of sadness, hopelessness and loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed. Fortunately, there are ways to combat depression and manage its symptoms.
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Resilience is the ability to withstand and recover from difficult situations, emotions, and stressors. This quality has become increasingly important for professionals in many industries to maintain mental wellbeing, performance, and productivity. As such, resilience training has emerged as a popular way for business leaders to invest in their employees’ well-being and help them better
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As an avid nature lover and outdoor enthusiast, I’ve always been a firm believer in the healing power of walking. I live in The Cotswolds in the UK – an area of outstanding natural beauty – which got me walking regularly, purely to take it all in; I now walk 20,000 steps a day. But
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When a colleague is grieving the loss of a loved one, it can be difficult to know how to best support them during this trying time. Though it may seem like there is nothing you can do to help, there are many ways that coworkers can show their compassion and care during this period of
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COVID-19 has changed human interaction, possibly forever. Many aspects of our daily lives and how we engage with other people has shifted to online communication tools over the internet. Zoom, Teams, WebEx are just a few examples of the new tools we now use (alongside the familiar email, instant messaging/chat and Skype-calling), quite possibly for
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No one likes tax season. Even if you don’t owe money, it’s a headache to pull together all the random documents you need and fill out and file your taxes. Just imagine: say you changed jobs during the year from a part-time hourly to a full-time salaried job, all while keeping your side gig doing
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Modern life is stressful, especially if you are in a corporate set up. There are deadlines, targets and meetings. There are also a whole load of other commitments. Your personal life and family also suffers because you cannot give it the time and attention that you would really like to.No matter what you do, if
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Stress is a natural part of life and everyone at some point or another deals with some form of stress. While useful in a life or death situation, long periods of stress can take a toll on the human mind. When you’re running your own firm, daily responsibilities and deadlines can quickly lead to stress,
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