Have you ever been in a situation where you had a panic attack and people around you thought you were overreacting and then went on to tell you to put yourself together? That could be very annoying, I bet. Most people get anxious or scared about something going on in…
When we said “Happy New Year” to each other at the beginning of the year, I’m sure no one had any inclination that 2020 was going to be one hell of a roller-coaster ride. The Covid-19 pandemic has got just about everyone staying at home, and some cities like mine…
Good sleep is pivotal to both physical and mental health, and the lack of it will affect your productivity, energy and emotional balance. Research shows that poor sleep can cause weight gain, increased disease risk, and a reduction in brain function. Curiously, not many people actually get enough good sleep…
Emotional abuse can be easy to spot in other people, but if you are involved in it, it can be quite easy to miss the signs, especially if there is little or no violence involved. We all go into romantic relationships with great expectations of finding love and happiness in…
If you really want to live an emotionally healthy life, one of the most important things you can embrace is self-acceptance. Self-acceptance means having an awareness of your strengths and weaknesses, and feeling satisfied with yourself, regardless of whatever flaws you have or bad choices you have made. It means…
What’s the funniest joke you’ve seen on social media this year? Take a few moments to remember it. Did you smile and feel a little warmer inside? I bet you did. Here’s what a lot of people haven’t realized: our emotions or moods are actually shaped by our thoughts. True…
If I was to take a survey, the chances are high that you know someone who struggles or has struggled with depression. That’s not surprising when you consider the fact that depression is the second leading cause of death in 15 to 29-year-olds. Depression can drain a person of energy,…