In the first part of this blog, we discussed the difference between anxiety and an anxiety disorder, and the symptoms which one may experience due to anxiety disorder. It was also explained that there are different … Read more
What is Anxiety Disorder? |Part 1
Anxiety is a normal emotion which activates when being faced with a stressful situation and when the necessary support is absent. It is the brain’s way of alerting us, and the body’s automatic fight-or-flight response which … Read more
5 ways to get to know yourself better
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” ―Aristotle
Yeah, I mean it is a great quote and it can speak a thousand words but where do I begin right? Most of us will have similar … Read more
Why is it important to be kind to ourselves? 2 benefits of self-compassion
In today’s blog I would like to share with you two benefits of self-compassion. Let’s start off by defining the meaning of compassion and self-compassion. Compassion means being sensitive to the experience of other people’s suffering, … Read more
I feel lonely in my relationship | Part 2
The previous blog highlighted some of the reasons why one may feel lonely within a relationship, as well as the importance of not feeling guilty if you do experience such feelings
So, once you accept … Read more
I feel lonely in my relationship | Part 1
Loneliness, by definition, is a state of sadness or an unpleasant emotional response to real or perceived isolation. It is worth noting that loneliness is not an emotion which is just felt by people who are … Read more
What is journaling and why should you consider it?
Personal journaling is the act of writing down what you have done, or thoughts and emotions that you experienced over a period of time. It could be journaling about a trip that you went on, reflections … Read more
I feel sad and empty
In such uncertain times as a collective we have experienced a change to our sense of normality. Covid brought experiences of loss; be it a loved one, a relationship, a job or any other change which … Read more
Anxiety vs stress – what is the difference?
“Stress” and “anxiety” are words we hear regularly and sometimes are erroneously used interchangeably. They refer to different emotional states which differ in severity and will be explored further in this blog.
Stress
Stress is defined … Read more
Anxiety Causes False Beliefs
Anxiety can creep up on you at any moment in your life. In fact, being an anxious person is harder to live with than some people think. When you’re an anxious person, you constantly fear that … Read more