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Category Archives: Mental Health and Staying Well
It’s February❤️: time for good ‘mental health.’
Many of us know too well the uncharted silent progression towards mental health issues. Some of us have witnessed first hand, mental deterioration at its worst in ourselves and those close to us, and never want to go there again.
Be Determined not to Quit – (Reset Post) 2024
Many of us are in a season of revaluation, reflecting on what has passed, what’s present, and what is to come. (In so many words) Lately, I had to seriously reevaluate my life and redetermine my priorities – what’s important right now and what’s not. Without delving into my backstory, here are a few mindsetsContinue reading “Be Determined not to Quit – (Reset Post) 2024”
Nervousness: a ‘motivator’ or ‘deterrent’?
I’ve never really thought about this question until now. When most people consider nerves – there’s a nature to think of that gut feeling that you get in the pit of the stomach or a racing heart before a major performance, or an important presentation or interview. However, nerves can show up every day, beforeContinue reading “Nervousness: a ‘motivator’ or ‘deterrent’?”
“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)”
Sleep deprivation and Mental Health…
Can’t sleep?/ Can’t stay asleep? Do you feel really tired during the day? and wide awake at night? On the other hand to you try to establish a bed routine, and find yourself waking up during the middle of the night? I couldn’t relate to this until my recent struggles with sleeplessness and tiredness andContinue reading “Sleep deprivation and Mental Health…”
Fear of Relapse and Prevention
“Having a mental disorder isn’t easy, and it’s even harder when people assume you can just get over it.” – HealthyPlace After experiencing two devastating relapses, several years apart, that very term ‘relapse’ as come to be my worst enemy. When I use the term ‘relapse’ I’m referring to the dictionary’s definition; ‘deterioration in someone’sContinue reading “Fear of Relapse and Prevention”
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