Tag Archives: Self help

We remember you: LookafterU4me [free printable]

We are celebrating 5 years of blogging on this amazing platform. We hope you will share our excitement and get reading this year. Each post is well-thought-out and aims to engage and encourage the reader on the journey. So get your favourite beverage and get reading!

More benefits of Journaling [Healing Series continued] Pt2

Although journalling or diary-keeping have effective coping strategies it doesn’t replace the need for social interactions and people. We are social beings in need of affection, approval and reassurance. It’s in our genetic makeup.

“Need-providers have needs too” Vocalising needs:) [Neediness Edition Continued] Pt 2

We have essential needs such as food, water and rest. Even if we try to put them to the back of our minds, they will still find a way to express themselves externally. But how many times have I thought ‘I need someone to talk to,’ or ‘I really need a hug.’ then pushed those needs aside as something that can wait till another time? or something unnecessary.

The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]

By the end of this post, I hope I might persuade an aspiring journal writers to put it to paper. And join the other journal-keepers on a journey to self-discovery and healing. For those who have been active one’s writing pursuits keep at it. You are not alone. If you’ve taken a break from journalingContinue reading “The benefits of journaling? from a journal-keeper [Healing Series pt1 of 2]”

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.

30 years + and still living ‘at home’; coping techniques for maintaining optimism & focus; untouched series

To some of you, this post may come as a surprise. But to others, a much-needed topic for the current situation they may find themselves in. You would be relieved and enlightened to know that there are still many young and mature adults living at home for multiple reasons, including: # Too expensive to buyContinue reading “30 years + and still living ‘at home’; coping techniques for maintaining optimism & focus; untouched series”

Facing ‘Social Anxiety'(sa) in a Social World & becoming victorious step-by-step.

Relief This topic comes from a hard place. For those who have not gone through a phase or even a lifetime of what presents itself as anxiety or social anxiety (sa). This post may seem foreign but beneficial for insight and clarity on the subject. But for those who have been there: amid the racing hearts andContinue reading “Facing ‘Social Anxiety'(sa) in a Social World & becoming victorious step-by-step.”