For all of us, the pandemic has put a dent into our regular day-to-day routines and responsibilities, quickly leaving us grappling at ways to develop a new "far-from-normal" routine that works for us. This may seem difficult, however creating a beneficial routine that is unique to you is not as hard as you may think! Although,
Trigger Warning: in this article there is discussion of suicide, death and other mental health topics. The contents of this blog are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a
As we approach the end of the first month of 2021, you may be looking back at the goals you have set at the beginning of the year, or, you may have not set official goals yet. If you are in the latter group, you do not have to wait until next year to start
What is rumination: Rumination is the process where you find yourself continuously thinking about the same thoughts, which tend to be sad or dark. Ruminating is like a record that’s stuck and keeps repeating the same lyrics. It’s replaying an argument with a friend in your mind. It’s retracing past mistakes.Rumination can negatively impact your
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America over 6 million people struggle with intrusive thoughts in the U.S alone. It's a common issue but rarely touched on due to the stigma wrapped around it. If you choose to read on, this can be a sensitive topic for some, although I think it's an
With COVID-19 changing almost every aspect of our lives, it may be extremely stressful and anxiety-inducing. For a multitude of reasons, COVID has taken a significant toll on all of us: jobs are lost, we don’t see our friends as often, we feel isolated, we stay inside all day, and for many more reasons. Feelings
Quarantine can be a very difficult time for many of us. Many people feel that they are deprived of social experience and entertainment. However, we must stay strong and discipline ourselves to obey the lock down rules/ regulation to ensure the wellbeing of the collective and prevent further spread of the coronavirus. Looking on the
When traced back practically all my insecurities come from childhood, I didn't have the strength or confidence to tolerate bullying so it permanently hindered my self esteem. I really struggled with reading and writing when I was younger. At 10 my grade 2 reading buddy was significantly better than me and people would constantly tease
My curiosity led me to look a little deeper into the practice of art therapy and I learned how it can be effectively used to help with anxiety, depression and stress. Art therapy was a foreign concept to me until I started volunteering at senior homes that frequently brought in art therapists to work on
I may not be the best at socializing, but over the past few years I have definitely improved in my socializing skills. Although we are in pandemic mode being able to communicate has gotten very important. Communication and socializing may not be important so much now, but in this world socializing can open a lot
