We have all heard the word “mindfulness” used again and again, but how many of us know what it actually means? And how many of us practise it in our daily routines and activities? What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, aware of your thoughts, feelings […]
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Routines help rebuild a sense of order amid the chaos. Putting a routine in place can help you feel more in control of your circumstances. Let’s begin with a few common questions. What is routine management? Managing your routine is simply a way of using your time well: making room for activities you want to
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Technology has made it easier to keep in touch with the outside world, and even to reconnect with long-lost friends, but it has also changed how we define relationships. Someone with 1,000 Facebook friends may feel like a rock star. But how many of those “friends” would be there to support them when they start
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Substance abuse isn’t something to take lightly. It happens when you use alcohol, prescription medicines or other legal and illegal substances too much, or in the wrong way. Substance abuse vs addiction: what is the difference? Substance abuse is not the same as addiction. Many people with substance abuse problems are able to quit, or
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Whatever kind of loss you have suffered, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. But understanding how grief works can help you find healthier ways to cope. What is grief? Grief is a natural response to loss. It is the emotional suffering you feel when something or someone you love is taken away.
Sometimes it is so hard to focus on what you’re doing that it feels better to just leave the office, or leave the task for another day. When you’re not motivated or focused, everything seems two or even three times harder. You stop every two minutes, sigh, and try to find the strength to keep
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Social media has set unrealistic standards for how our bodies should look. These “beauty standards” portray an idea of body perfection that has left many women and men in distress. What is perfect, and who gets to define it? Is having “curves” what makes someone feminine, and a “buffed body” what makes someone masculine? How
Peace is such a big word, and something we all seem to need right now. With the constant rush to meet the expectations of everyday life, peace is often forgotten. Do you often want to let go and run away somewhere none of this matters? Do your thoughts and emotions feel so turbulent that you
