2011 to 2012 was supposed to be my final year of IT engineering. But given that I had repeatedly failed to clear engineering maths III, a second-year subject, that was not the case. In other words, I failed in the academic year I was supposed to graduate. While I was no topper, I had always …
Just like boundaries, and self-care, toxic is a very popular word these days. It’s so popular that it is often used in the wrong context. It takes a lot for someone to be classified as toxic. But the way people use it, it seems like the world is chock-full of toxic people. As if! One …
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Photo by Taras Chernus on Unsplash Everyone who follows mental health topics online has heard of the term ‘boundaries’. Unfortunately, like many popular mental health terms, it is grossly misused. That’s the reason why many people I know are: a) setting rigid, abusive, or unhealthy boundaries (narcissists are great at doing this to manipulate their …
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Trauma has percolated right down to my soul. It’s the part of me that makes me cold. Trust issues and cynicism enchain my mind. This jaded girl pushes away everyone in her life. The pills I take only numb my pain. The damage you did will never go away. Trauma will stay no matter what …
Covid-19 has cut short a lot of lives way before their time. Well, at least we have memorialized accounts on Facebook, which help commemorate the dead. They are a place where loved ones can visit to find some comfort and happiness. However, is this all there is to it? What is the mental health impact …
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Do you feel restless when you suddenly lose your phone network? Does it irritate you when your battery dies out and you can no longer check your social media updates? If yes, you could be a victim of FOMO without even realizing it. FOMO, or the fear of missing out, might seem like a harmless …
Is FOMO Still Ruling Your Life In The Pandemic? You Are Not Alone. Read More »
In a better world, everyone would have equal access to therapy. Unfortunately, this is not the case. People of color and the LGBTQIA+ community struggle to find therapists who take care of their mental health needs. Eric Coly, a black entrepreneur from Los Angeles, changed the game with his groundbreaking app, Ayana Therapy. In an …
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In many ways, the world has changed its perception of beauty. There are inclusive, self-love campaigns helping more people to challenge unrealistic beauty standards. But at the same time, our hyper-connected world also exposes us to more aesthetic ideals than ever before. In fact, it’s telling that the global beauty and personal care market was …
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When was the last time you were cheerful on very little sleep? If your answer is never, you are in the majority. Many aspects of one’s day come down to whether they had a good night’s sleep or not. Sound sleep is vital for your health and wellbeing, yet it’s not easy to achieve. …
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Before the pandemic, the workplace was a place where employees were supposed to dress formally, work for a designated amount of time, and basically, be all about work. The typical workplace life was to do your job and leave for the day. Back when I worked in an office, my work self too was radically …
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