Social media has set unexpected standards towards body image. “Beauty standards” portray an unrealistic body perfectionism which has put many women and men in distress. What is perfect? And who gets to define this perfect? Is having “the curves” more feminine and a “buffed body” advocates masculinity? Perfectionism exerts…
Peace is such a big term and a demand of the ongoing times. With a constant rut to meet with the expectations of everyday life, peace has long been forgotten. Do you often want to just let go and runaway somewhere where none of these things matter? Do you feel…
Ukrainians are living through a nightmare each day. The war has cost us lives, both living and dead. The impact on mental health has surged up in this ongoing crisis. Trauma and fear have been instilled within people not only in Ukraine but all across the globe. Disturbing photos and…
Who do you think you are? Do you really think you did your best in that project and made your boss like you? You know that your colleagues are much better at this job than you. There’s no way you’re cut out for this job. Wait until you make a…
From what I’ve noticed, our culture has comparatively been quite open in talking about the unrealistic body and ideal beauty standards. Body image issues have been more prevalent in recent years. This is largely due to social media and faked celebrity photographs making us feel insecure and overly critical of…
There must be at least a few instances where you or someone you know have been gloomy around the holidays. May it be for various reasons: being away from home and family, the thought of spending holidays with strangers, financial pressure, etc. Why is it that the most wonderful time…
Every year on December 3, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed around the world with the goal of promoting the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in all aspects of society. Nearly one billion individuals, or around 15% of the world’s population, are disabled. According…
I don’t need to explain what anger is because we’ve all felt it at some point in our lives. May it be a slight annoyance towards something or a full-fledged rage episode, we can’t deny that we haven’t lost our cool. Anger is raw and very human emotion. It’s normal…
Do you feel like every day that passes by has become more unpredictable since the pandemic began? Usually, we used to be able to plan and predict how our days would pass by as soon as we wake up. The unpredictability and anxiety about the future that came with the…
If your family member or friend is suffering from Bipolar disorder and you are looking for ways to help, you’ve come to the right place! This blog will cover all you need to know about Bipolar 1 Disorder and what you can do to help a loved one suffering from…