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Humans are independent in thought, belief, emotion and behaviour. They are also wired for social connection. Putting the two together, we find ourselves butting heads with others more often than we would like. Resolving conflict is, therefore, necessary for peaceful coexistence. Taking responsibility for our words and actions is a great way of making amends […]
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Giving advice is second nature to a lot of us. We are probably dubbed our friends’ and family’s go-to therapists (disclaimer: therapists do not give advice) and we help relate to them the best ways possible. We provide a space for them to share what they are feeling, also feeling good ourselves knowing that we […]
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It’s hard keeping ourselves motivated when it can feel like we’re repeating the same day over and over, like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day. The pandemic has put a stop to a lot of the things that we loved doing like catching a movie in theatre, travelling to our favourite vacation spots or being part […]
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Resilience is the ability to endure and cope with big life stressors and difficulties. It involves having the mental capacity to handle tough situations so that one is more capable to get through them and return to feelings of normalcy quicker. Here are some ways to build a more resilient foundation: i. Self-compassion – Be […]
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All of us have been guilty of people pleasing at some stage in our lives. While it may be easier to get out of it for some, it’s quite difficult to do when we have felt the need to appease people. This could be due to various reasons but they all contribute to feelings of […]
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Letting go usually happens as a last resort, after you have exhausted the resources you could use to see change or make a difference. It’s a difficult journey but the focus is on you and what it makes you feel. It may seem paradoxical, but letting go rather than holding on to something or someone […]
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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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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 […]