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In a world that celebrates major achievements and ambitions, we often feel pressured to set big goals for our lives. While these goals may motivate us initially, they can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to sustain. The reality is that monumental change doesn’t happen overnight, it’s the result of small, consistent actions repeated over time. […]
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Overthinking is rooted in our inability to sit in the unknown. When there is uncertainty, fear or insecurity, we often cope by overthinking. It is a natural response when our body feels a threat. Our mind keeps us locked in a loop of thinking, analyzing and rationalizing to help us make sense of unpredictable or […]
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The human body operates like a finely tuned orchestra, with various systems and components playing their unique melodies. One often-underestimated conductor in this symphony is the endocrine system, responsible for secreting hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions, including mood and emotions. The intricate interplay between hormones and mental health is a fascinating subject, shedding light […]
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All of us have things going on – there’s almost never a time when we are at complete bliss with every area in our lives. The ways that we process what we are going through differs with each person. While some prefer introspection and self-analysis, others require verbally processing what’s on our mind. Though helpful […]
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You’ve just gotten into a new phase of life. The possibilities are exciting! When the dust settles, these possibilities slowly begin to evoke fear. This makes you want to run away, go to the worst-case scenarios or return to what once was. Thankfully, this is completely normal and you are definitely not alone. Beginning anything […]
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No one is born with insecurities. They are built over time, usually through a jarring incident or two, or multiple instances of doubt put on us. They tend to be the result of opinions shared by our peers, our family, authority figures, messages we receive from media etc. Fighting them isn’t as easy as these […]
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It has been established that what it takes for each person to feel loved looks different. As suggested by relationship therapist Gary Chapman, five love languages categorise the ways people understand and receive love. This is reflected in how people deal with situations of conflict and is particularly useful for, but not limited to romantic […]
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When we think of health, what we usually think of is the state of the body. We are likely to assume that a healthy person is one whose body is functioning well, not disrupting their life in any way and is free from any physical ailments or pains. What we usually overlook is the side […]
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Our self esteem determines the way we perceive ourselves. The way we feel and the amount of value placed on ourselves is usually a result of our experiences, beliefs and opinions. Essentially, believing we have the ability to accomplish something, indicates a higher self -esteem when compared to the belief that we don’t have the […]
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Pain is a sensation we have all felt; usually a part of our body is injured and we experience pain when we try to use that body part. Technically, pain is supposed to be a helpful signal from our body, saying ‘don’t do this, rest your body’. However, chronic pain is present for a long […]