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“Take one day at a time” – Healthy ‘Mind’ Habits (Part 3)

Take one day at a time Unknown It’s one of the most common and overused statements – but literally, it has been a lifesaver in every sense of the word. Before you are tempted to click away, or even patiently intrigued to stay, be aware that this phrase, dare I say ‘concept’, has been overlookedContinue reading ““Take one day at a time” – Healthy ‘Mind’ Habits (Part 3)”

“Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)

Take this moment for yourself. – Lookafteru4me It’s the weekend😊 – this means one thing; it’s time to rest – relax and recharge for the week ahead. Yet for many of us, there are so many things demanding our attention. Whether it’s our regular food shopping, cleaning our space, washing work clothes, attending to theContinue reading ““Feeling clouded, tired or overwhelmed?” (this post is for you)💌 – Healthy Habits Series -(Part 2)”

“A walk a day keeps the pressure away…🤗” Healthy Habits Series -(Part 1)

“A walk a day keeps the pressure away” – Lookafteru4me Walking is something that can be taken for granted, yet the simplest things can often be. – For two days straight,  I found myself downcast, tired and lacking energy without understanding why.  I had every self-care measure in place; I was putting the right nourishmentContinue reading ““A walk a day keeps the pressure away…🤗” Healthy Habits Series -(Part 1)”

Myths about Mental Health: Depression

“I thought ‘depression’ and ‘sadness’ were basically the same thing…” – Anonymous I’m sure we’ve all heard someone say in a fleeting moment, ‘I’m depressed’ or ‘I feel so depressed’ after something devastating happens, or when life doesn’t pan out the way in which they intended. It goes to show that the term depression isContinue reading “Myths about Mental Health: Depression”

Is what I’m feeling right now, ‘loneliness’ or ‘Isolation’?

The other day I felt an overwhelming feeling of loneliness – or what I perceived as loneliness. My initial reaction was to scroll through my WhatsApp, seeking someone who I can reach out to. For some of you, your initial reaction may be to login to your Instagram or Facebook and start scrolling. – IContinue reading “Is what I’m feeling right now, ‘loneliness’ or ‘Isolation’?”

You can be your worst enemy or your greatest friend: Self-hate vs Self-love

‘Self-hate can feel like having a person following you around, all day every day, criticizing you and pointing out every flaw or shaming you for every mistake.’ – Verywellmind Whether we like it or not we are with ourselves all the time. We are the one person we can’t get away from (even if weContinue reading “You can be your worst enemy or your greatest friend: Self-hate vs Self-love”