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As we observe World Mental Health day on October 10th, let’s go back to the basics of how we can make mental health a priority, both for ourselves and for others. Below are a few points to get you started on the journey; hopefully through your efforts, others would see the wisdom in being intentional […]
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Dealing with comparisons is hard. Your way of dealing with it could be a smile through clenched teeth or a half genuine one accompanied by a sinking feeling. On one hand, you’re happy for the person who seems to be doing a lot better than you are, but on the other hand, you feel bitter […]
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Self-awareness is the act of becoming conscious about your thoughts, emotions and actions and if they are in line with your values and how you would want to see yourself. We often act in ways that contradict what we hold dear to ourselves and becoming aware of them can lead to living more congruent and […]
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Self-talk is the language we use when we refer to ourselves, or our inner voice. It could involve comments about our appearance, abilities, personality traits, actions and more. While being critical of habits or things that are unhealthy is beneficial (ex. staying in an abusive relationship, procrastinating, smoking, etc.), it’s also important to extend compassion […]
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What are boundaries? Just like a rubber band, we can’t be stretched out too thin. This is where boundaries come in. They are the limits we place for ourselves so that we aren’t left worn out in any aspect of our lives. They can be categorized into physical, emotional, mental, material and time boundaries. Why […]
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Stress is an unavoidable part of any of our lives, and can easily lead to a downward spiral when ineffectively managed. These steps focus on what’s necessary to prevent stress, cope with it on your own, and manage it with the help of a professional. Preventing stress Though it is undeniably easier said than done, […]
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So, you’re on that trajectory you had planned out a couple of years ago. Brilliant! But then, life throws you a curveball and you stumble. It’s hard to reconcile that ups and downs are natural and expected. However, the faster we reconcile to it, the easier adapting to those shifts will be. Change, as Greek […]
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I. WHAT is it?It is the experience of inadequacy and self-doubt that results in the fear of being exposed as a ‘fake’ or ‘imposter’. Experiences also include: · Feelings of self-doubt: We constantly question ourselves, wondering if we’re doing enough and what we can do to keep it going. When things go well, […]
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A quality rest is essential to a quality day. While it’s true that people seem to be finding it harder to get sleep over the last few months, we’ve got some tips for restful sleep that would hold good at all times. Practice some or all of the following to help regularize your sleep habits. […]
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This pandemic period has seen an unfortunate increase in the number of people seeking therapy. Most of them complain that they sleep less as compared to pre-Covid days. Worrying about the unprecedented imbalance and inconsistency in our lives has contributed to disrupted or fragmented sleep. What’s been going on? · Anxious thoughts When […]