Why This Topic Means So Much to Me Back in 2018, when I was in the thick of a brutal depressive episode, I mustered the courage to open up about my struggles. But instead of support, I was met with variations of “Just be positive” and “Everything happens for a reason.” At first, I tried …
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A disease diagnosis changes lives and may push one’s body and mind to its limits. It is vital to keep one’s mind strong when living in conditions that can be improved for a better quality of life. However, although the journey may not be smooth, there are some practical ways one can build resilience and …
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Your emotional health, mindset, and wellbeing are just as important to protect and nurture as your levels of physical fitness. However, most unfortunately, mental health issues are largely invisible, and many people seem to forget this simple fact. So, in an effort to help you readdress the balance, continue reading to discover four practical ways …
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There are many things that add up to give you an overall positive feeling of well-being, and your mental health is a big part of this whole. That’s why taking care of your mental health is so important, and it’s why knowing how to improve it when you can feel it start to slip is …
Fact: People with depression often struggle to maintain personal hygiene. Things that come easily to others—like brushing teeth and taking a shower—are arduous chores for us. Now you might be wondering what’s up with the title of this post, right? If we struggle to do the basics, how can we have a skincare routine? Your …
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A thoughtful and affordable care package is one of the best ways to show someone you care without burning a hole in your pocket. But wait, what is a care package? Merriam-Webster defines it as “a package of useful or pleasurable items that is sent or given as a gift to another.” While a well …
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If you truly love someone, you put their needs before yours. That’s what I was force-fed as a teen. But now that I am 29 going on 30, I’ve learned that if I don’t put myself first, My partner will walk all over me. ‘Me before you’ is the only way to be. Believe me, …
You’re feeling anxious. Again. To make things worse, you are a) all by yourself or b) surrounded by complete strangers who wouldn’t be able to help you even if they wanted to. Fret not, I have anxiety too and I know how to contain it before it gets worse. Although anxiety manifests differently for everybody, …
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Look, I get it. You want to be productive. So like many people, you have a long to-do list to take care of every single day. The grind never stops, they say. But is that really true? Even machines need time to rest and repair. And you, dear human, are no machine, you are a …
Unhustle: Your To-Do List Can Wait. A Mental Health Crisis Won’t. Read More »
What do men see when they look at you? Do they see you as just another human being or as a magical creature designed to solve all their life problems? If it’s the former, you have nothing to worry about. But if it’s the latter, girl you are pretty much screwed. For guys consider you …
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