Many families try their best to provide their children with memorable Christmases, and doing things together during the Christmas period that their child finds exciting. Christmas Day celebrations will most likely be very different for us this year during the
I feel lonely during Christmas time
Although we are surrounded by a multitude of people at Christmas why is it that we feel lonelier than ever before? Loneliness, is a feeling we may all feel at times but, what does this mean? Loneliness can be defined as,
Being an Elderly during the COVID-19 Festive Season | Part 2
In my previous blog, Being an Elderly during COVID-19, I wrote about how lonely and isolating the elderly may feel during this period of the COVID-19 pandemic. I also mentioned the different ways that older individuals may feel cut
Being an Elderly during COVID-19 | Part 1
Being an elderly means much more than being simply over 60. It means that as you get older, you experience a number of changes and losses in your life in both the arena of your body and of psychological health.
6 Things to Take Care of this Festive Season
The festive season is one which is usually filled with hustle and bustle, excitement, joy, and celebrations, alongside the stress, planning, preparations and the various emotions this may bring with it. The festive season can also be a sad and
5 ways to celebrate Christmas in 2020
For weeks we have been hearing that this Christmas will be different and that we need to make sacrifices to stay safe. The festive season is one which we like to celebrate with our family and friends. However, as we
5 Tips to cope with being a perfectionist
Perfectionism can be viewed as two sides of the same coin. On one hand, it can motivate you to develop remarkable work, while on the other hand it can cause an abundance of unnecessary anxiety. In fact, due to the
The Effects of Comparing Siblings
As children grow up, it seems natural for parents to compare them to other youngsters (including their own siblings!). However, many people fail to think about the effect that it may have on kids. Siblings are generally given a similar
3 Ways to reduce Digital Dependency
Over the last decade, smartphones transformed our daily lives. For many individuals, it’s the first thing they use when they wake up and the last thing they use before they sleep. This behaviour leads to Digital Dependency; meaning the excessive
5 Relationship Red Flags
As we continue adjusting to new ways of spending time together at work, at home, and at play, our relationships can take a toll. The struggle to balance the demands of an ongoing pandemic and our need for contact has