Tag: mental illness
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Exploring Fear, Feeling Broken, and Self-Confidence
I recently circled a few core emotions in my journalling: fear, feeling broken, and struggling with self-confidence. These feelings seem tangled together, but as I dig deeper, I realize they might each have roots.
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Navigating the Maze of Exhaustion: A Journey Through Total Fatigue
Have you ever felt so tired that even the simplest tasks seem like Herculean efforts? I’m talking about that bone-deep weariness that transcends physical tiredness and seeps into every aspect of your being – emotional, psychological, and physical. It me.
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Yesterday Sucked, Today is a New Day
This talk shares a personal journey through trauma, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the power of tailored coping strategies like cognitive-behavioral techniques and mindfulness and the importance of resilience and hope in overcoming mental health challenges.
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The Art of Resilience: Resilience Training
Resilience, the capacity to bounce back from stress and adversity, is more than just an inborn trait; it’s a dynamic process that can be strengthened and cultivated. One of the ways to boost resilience is through dedicated resilience training programs designed to provide practical strategies and tools for navigating life’s challenges. These programs promote a…
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The Art of Resilience: Time in Nature
Imagine standing in a verdant forest, sunlight filtering through the canopy, a cool breeze on your skin. Or you could envision a tranquil beach with the rhythm of the waves lapping the shore. These serene images of nature aren’t just pleasing to the mind; they profoundly benefit our mental health and resilience.
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The Art of Resilience: Seek Professional Help
In the journey towards mental resilience and overall well-being, there may come a point when stress, anxiety, or depression become too overwhelming to manage alone. During such times, seeking help from a mental health professional can be crucial. These experts can equip you with the necessary tools to navigate these feelings and build a resilient…
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The Art of Resilience: Positive Affirmations
At their core, positive affirmations reflect the person we want to be and the life we want to live. We consciously choose to repeat personal, positive, and present-tense statements. An affirmation might be as simple as “I am strong and resilient” or as specific as “I excel in my role at work.”
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The Art of Resilience: Stress Management
In our fast-paced modern world, stress is an almost universal experience. Stress can significantly impact our mental and physical well-being, whether it’s due to work pressures, personal relationships, or global events. But what if there were simple, practical techniques that could help manage stress levels, promoting a calm and resilient mindset? Indeed, strategies such as…
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The Art of Resilience: Emotional Expression
The emotional landscape of our lives is a complex terrain of joy, sorrow, fear, anger, surprise, and myriad other feelings. These emotions are abstract concepts and deeply interwoven into our physiological, cognitive, and social selves. As such, how we experience and express our emotions can significantly impact our mental health and resilience.
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The Art of Resilience: Continuous Learning
Learning is a lifelong pursuit in a constantly changing and evolving world. It isn’t confined to the years we spend in school or university; it extends far beyond. Engaging in continuous learning equips us with new skills and knowledge, keeps our minds sharp, boosts memory and cognitive agility, and can even build resilience against dementia…
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The Art of Resilience: Social Connections
Social connections, the ties that bind us to family, friends, colleagues, and neighbors, significantly impact our well-being. They offer emotional support, reduce stress, and foster a sense of belonging and self-worth. At our core, we are inherently social creatures, and our relationships can influence our lives in profound and multifaceted ways.
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The Art of Resilience: Quality Sleep
Sleep. We’ve all experienced the bliss of a good night’s rest and the grumpiness following a night of tossing and turning. Despite sleep taking up to one-third of our lives, it’s often neglected or not given its due importance. However, emerging research continues to underscore the role of quality sleep as a cornerstone of physical…