Why all this fuss about mindfulness?
In the ‘Annual Review of Clinical Psychology Journal’, the psychologist Joseph Wielgosz and his team explore the recent strong interest of mindfulness practices in mental health treatment. Below I will describe three … Read more
NICEF, UNESCO and WHO came up with ten life skills which are considered to be core strategies and techniques that every adult should attain. In this blog I will group these skills into 7, and are listed and explored into … Read more
Having fun with your family is not only important for having fun, but also to build a stronger family identity. Studies show that families who have fun together tend to build stronger bonds which ties for life. Other benefits can … Read more
To say that the year 2021 has been challenging is to say the least.
Some days this past year have been great. Everything was going as planned, and you even managed to balance your private and work life. However, sometimes … Read more
How time flies! As we come to the end of the year 2021, let’s take a moment to process the year and what it has brought us. Self-reflection is a practice that supports awareness, which in turn can support living … Read more
Hekk kif jibda riesaq dan iż-żmien, ħafna jibdew jaħsbu għal ikla tal-Milied jew sabiex tlaqqa’ xi membri tal-familja u ħbieb id-dar. Normalment nieħdu gost li xi ħadd ikun ftakar fina u jixtieq jilqagħna ġewwa daru iżda jista’ jagħti l-każ ukoll … Read more
For many, Christmas is a focal point during the festive season and so are the parties, family gatherings and work functions that take place. Although it is a great time to celebrate, the amount of food, shopping and alcohol use … Read more
Festive season is approaching. The feelings can be mixed: some people are excited to reunite with their loved ones and spend time with them. For some others, spending time at home with family members may not be as enjoyable. In … Read more
There might be various reasons why you are alone during the Christmas season. It can be for the loss of a loved one, a relationship that ended, living abroad, and even suffering from social anxiety disorder which makes it hard … Read more
The festive season has its origins back to Paganism. People used to work and survive from the land; farming and foraging depended on the seasons; keeping morale up was also important since days were short and depressing in winter. Traditions … Read more
