When people worry, doubt extensively or experience a lot of uncertainty, they become increasingly focused inward, thus of what is going on with them internally. All the problems become ruminations, as it were, while the solutions are getting furth...
Is it that late already? What have I done?
Much of our precious time is spent on “time-wasters” of which we are often barely aware that they exist. They can be external (e.g., an inbox full of unread emails) or internal (e.g., ...
The purpose of this exercise is to practice formulating your life rules and to gain insight on how strictly you apply these rules in your life.
Setting and applying your life rules is the manner in which you try to protect yourself, contro...
This month you will get some easy/obvious ways in which you can make life easier for yourself. Our brain gets information from all 5 senses throughout the day, but it does not process every impulse from the world around us. When feeling stressed i...
In difficult times we seem to find a way to comfort our friends and family members. Finding the right words to reassure, comfort, nurture, validate and support seem to come naturally to us but when it comes to ourselves there is no harder critic. ...
According to research, women express feeling more lonely than men. Are women more lonely than men of do they report more loneliness than men? Does our culture make it more possible for woman to feel more conformable to share their emotions and thu...
Did you know that a single exposure to a physical trauma, such as blows to the head, a whiplash of the neck, falls, accidents, sports injuries, explosions during training and surgeries, shooting training, being exposed to toxic chemical and so on,...
Workplace bullying can happen everywhere. It is can take various forms such as persistent verbal criticism, personal attacks, humiliation, coercion, belittling, intimidation, lying or gaslighting, taking credit for other people's work, destructive...
Frustration can be caused by external and internal factors such as negative thoughts, beliefs and attitudes. In this month we will talk about common factors and a few ways in which one can cope with frustrations.
Unrealistic expecta...
Christmas is commonly portrayed with colorful decorations, beauty, cheers, indulgence, presents, happy times, but it can also bring sadness and loneliness to those, who lost loved one and are alone. It can brings financial stress, helplessness and...
Did you know that having a good laugh was reported to have physical benefits such as : Boosts immune system; Lowers stress hormones; Decreases pain; Prevents heart disease; Relaxes your muscles and even burns calories?
Are you aware ...
If you are feeling overwhelmed by emotional pain, fear or loneliness, have negative self-talk and your inner critic is overactive, then you need to take a compassion break.
Step 1: identify, acknowledge all the emotions, which you are feel...
The negative thoughts that we have about ourselves are often formed due to cognitive errors, which make them unhelpful, distorted and irrational. The 5 most common errors are listed below.
Write down your most repeated negative sent...
Try this simple mindfulness excise that will help you feel more present and grounded while taking a walk in nature. Choose to take a walk at a place that helps you relax and feel calm and yet safe. For some it maybe a walk on the beach and for oth...
You may have grown up hearing bite the bullet, don’t be weak and carry on. Sharing your emotional pain may be a taboo in your culture. You may have noticed that others are being judged, criticized, or even rejected after they have shared the...
Life may not go as you want it to be. You may, for example, have conflict with your mother, hate you job, have debts, problem with your kids etc… you may feel depressed, angry, disappointed, helplessness and hopelessness. Your emotion...
We often have an image/ idea or a belief of what will occur or how we will feel should it occur. For example, we may expect people to email us back directly once they read the email. Expectation may also help us motivate ourselves to reach a...
People pleasing can lead to feeling depleted and unappreciated. With time, these feelings can intensify and morph to anger, frustrations and resentment. When we overly cater to others wishes and fulfil their needs, there is a certain expectancy le...
As social beings we tend to compare ourselves to others. It’s a natural tendency. It enables us to see if we measure up or have a standard to which we progress. The comparison influences how we evaluate and value ourselves. Comparisons...
Self-care involves taking care of yourself in 5 aspects of life: mentally, physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.Self-care has many advantages. It reduces depression, stress and anxiety. It boost energy levels, the quality of sle...
Before you put your Christmas tree to the curb, think of the all strategies that you have learn the past year and keep applying them in the new year. Best wishes and take good care of your self in the months to come and should you need help, reach...
Hope and reassurance: Show affection to your loved one and be present. Exhibit caring and love in your actions and words. Reassure them that they are loved and not alone in their struggle. Convey hope that things will get better and that yo...
In a society that is focused on the achievement of material possession, the presentation of perfection and success, we tend to think that if we will get as much or better than what we have, then we will be happy or we will be worthy. Achie...
