You finally get some time to yourself after a long day. However, your alone time is slowly becoming chaotic because the events of the day keep unfolding in your mind. Did you lock the door? Have you paid all your bills? What will happen tomorrow? Overthinking triggers negative thoughts and anxiety, two factors that negatively affect your mental health. If…
The pandemic changed the world almost two years ago. Unfortunately, getting our lives back on track has been a slow, delayed process. Faced with an uncertain future, we might start losing motivation in our day-to-day life. It’s easy to feel bored, develop a sullen indifference, and detach ourselves from the tedious circumstances. Motivation is a critical component of positive mental…
Stress, anxiety, and depression affect us to varying degrees. For some people, the effects are mild and will naturally subside. For others, these symptoms are overpowering and may impact your mental health in the long term. Over time, stress, anxiety, and depression can manifest in your body through undesirable symptoms, such as sweating, trouble concentrating, and possibly hyperventilation. If your…
If your child is entering high school, university, or vocational training, this year can be a stressful time for them. Students must conquer the mounting pressure of countless tests, portfolios, presentations, and school interviews. A bad outcome, a failed achievement, or any negative feedback can significantly set back their academic goals. All the school stress may potentially jeopardize their mental…
No matter what your job is, work can get stressful sometimes. A project deadline comes unexpectedly, a colleague may need urgent help, or an unexpected situation can throw your day’s schedule off track. When you are juggling multiple responsibilities, your work stress will accumulate faster than you anticipate. Becoming too stressful will make work seem unpleasant, causing you to feel…
Parenting is a rewarding journey at the best of times, but it also comes with many stressful challenges. When you are home all day with the kids, life can become a marathon of high-octane activities. From feeding to cleaning to entertaining, you can feel frazzled with no end in sight. There will be hectic days when your parental stress reaches…
Our fear of illness has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the coronavirus spreads throughout the population, it poses a threat to those with compromised immune systems. The good news is that with proper hygiene practices and social distancing, we are slowing the spread of the virus. The face masks, hand sanitizers, and vaccine shots have all been pivotal to…
COVID-19 has been tough on couples. Whether you have been married for 30 years or are starting a new romance, being in a relationship bubble during the pandemic is a challenge. We are under a lot of stress with work, childcare, and the daily routines we used to take for granted. Anxiety is at an all-time high for some people,…
During the year, there are certain seasons when the daylight becomes shorter, while the nighttime sets in earlier than usual. It is not always easy to grow accustomed to this unusual passage of time, which may affect your mood negatively. This condition, known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), describes a type of sadness that is prominent in the winter. Such…
As we embark on a new year, many people use this time to start fresh and make various changes to their lives. A popular activity around this time of year is to make a list of new year resolutions. These could be small or large personal goals that describe our hopes, our ideas, and our aspirations for the upcoming months.…