Scholars have been interested in mindfulness for the last 30 years, however, this is a small fraction of the 2500-year tradition of examining and practising mindfulness interventions in Buddhist cultures. A lot of the psychological research on mindfulness and its … Read more
A Burnout Recovery Guide
When hearing the word burnout, we almost immediately link it to the workplace. You can experience burnout as well due to dealing with relationship issues or being a caretaker for a loved one for example. Burnout can be described as … Read more
Active Ageing
Active Ageing is an important concept when discussing old age theories and issues nowadays, and it is the go-to concept for many policy makers and professionals when working with older adults.
What is active ageing?
Basically, Active Ageing is all … Read more
How can I tell my boss I’m burnt out?
Burnout is often linked to chronic stress in the workplace – for many people it has been caused by the Covid pandemic, for others, it has just been revealed during the pandemic.
The symptoms can be diverse: lack of motivation, … Read more
Improving Intimacy
Intimacy is a vital component of any healthy relationship. It is the emotional and physical connection between partners that allows them to feel close, understood, and loved. However, for many couples, intimacy can be a difficult and elusive goal. This … Read more
Is my relationship burning me out?
Detaching from a partner for a variety of reasons is referred to as relationship burnout. A person may gradually distance themselves from a relationship out of resentment or apathy, either consciously or not. Even though this can significantly impact a … Read more
Myth-busting – Somatic Symptom Disorders
Individuals with Somatic Symptom Disorders (SSD) are the subject of numerous myths. We frequently hear that the symptoms experienced are ‘all in their brain’. Some people might argue that SSD sufferers are overreacting to little issues. The reality is that … Read more
Where do I fit in a work-life balance?
The concept of balancing one’s professional life and one’s personal life is something we have all heard of. However, where does one fit in all of this? What does one’s personal life mean? Sometimes we confuse our personal life with … Read more
Should burnout lead to quitting our jobs?
Deloitte carried out a global survey in 2022 addressing why young people are choosing to leave their jobs after only spending a few years in it. Burnout was found to be one of the top 3 reasons why they do … Read more
Can school cause burnout?
In terms of a student’s academic and social development, college life is regarded as important. While college students gain opportunities for learning, maturation, change, and development during their studies, they may also encounter issues with their ability to balance their … Read more