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
The people of Ukraine are living through a nightmare every day. The war has cost countless lives and deeply affected those who survive it. Its impact on mental health has surged during this ongoing crisis, and trauma and fear have spread not only within Ukraine but across the globe. How watching the war unfold affects
The impact of war in Ukraine- Mental health at edge Read Post »
Who do you think you are? Do you really think you did your best on that project and made your boss like you? You know your colleagues are much better at this job than you. There’s no way you’re cut out for this. Wait until you make a blunder and everyone sees your mistakes. Everybody
Do Only Women Suffer From Impostor Syndrome? Read Post »
Our culture has become fairly open about discussing unrealistic body and beauty standards. Body image issues have become more common in recent years, largely because social media and edited celebrity photos leave us feeling insecure and overly critical of how we look. The long-standing pressure on women to look a certain way has been a
The Disregard of Male Body Dysmorphia Read Post »
There have probably been times when you, or someone you know, felt low around the holidays. It could be for many reasons: being away from home and family, the thought of spending the holidays with strangers, financial pressure and more. Why is the most wonderful time of the year so distressing for some people? Why
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Every year on 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed around the world to promote the rights and well-being of people with disabilities in every part of society. Understanding disability Nearly one billion people, around 15% of the world’s population, live with a disability. According to the Rights of Persons with
Empowering Employees With Disabilities in the Workplace Read Post »
