SELF-CARE DURING DIFFICULT TIMES TO IMPROVE YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
REACH OUT When suffering, you can experience an onslaught of feelings of unworthiness, helplessness, hopelessness, shame and guilt. As a result, asking for help might be harder than you think. Don’t let those feelings overwhelm you, because it is not your true voice. Reaching out is crucial to prevent your self from crumbling. Similarly, if […]
HEALING WRITING
Writing about emotionally upsetting events has been shown to produce salubrious effects, including reduced health problems, enhanced self-regulation, and better adjustment after a trauma. Emotional catharsis (i.e., expressing pent-up emotions) was first suggested as a crucial factor in the health benefits of disclosive writing, however later studies indicate that the writing style is what most […]
HOW CAN I MOTIVATE MYSELF?
The new year is upon us, filling us with hope and excitement. After all, it is a time when we feel like we can finally shed our old skin and grow a fresh new one. It is also the only time when we are motivated to engage in self-introspection, which is a process that leaves […]