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…
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…
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…
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…
You probably must have heard about excessive working being related to the word “productivity” a lot since the pandemic started. After the acceptance of work from home as the new normal, the foundation of professional and personal boundaries or balance comes into question. We often hear more about the…