Hello everyone, and welcome back to another blog post. I hope you all have been enjoying the lovely fall weather, as well as the start of the semester. Sometimes it can be hard to keep up with the hurry and flurry of the world. Life likes to keep us on the ends of our toes,
Image by pikisuperstar on Freepik In recent years, there has been increasing discussion about the detrimental impact of bullying on individuals' mental health, persisting even years after the incidents occur. Bullying encompasses unwanted aggressive behaviors such as cyberbullying, physical bullying, emotional bullying, verbal harassment, and discrimination based on factors like disability, religion, gender identity, and
Introduction: Defining Stress, A Work in Progress MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia (2022) defines stress as a feeling of emotional or physical tension. Alright, so you know that feeling when everything just seems to pile up and you start feeling all tense and overwhelmed? That's stress kicking in. It's your body's way of reacting to any kind
Image by storyset on Freepik Self-love has always been challenging for me, personally. Over the past year, I have embarked upon a journey to learn how to love myself for who I am. It has been a difficult process with a lot of setbacks that have always brought me back to square one of wondering:
Image courtesy of Pexels.com In 2020, when the world was shut down, everyone tried to pick up a new hobby. Whether it was learning to bake the perfect sourdough bread, perfecting a TikTok dance, learning an instrument, or painting, there was something for everyone. In an attempt to feel some sense of control over my
In a world that often celebrates flawlessness and achievement, the pressure to be perfect can feel discouraging. For the many who have grappled with perfectionism, at first, we never knew it. It’s hidden in the competitiveness of our modern culture. The constant striving for impossible standards, the fear of failure, and the never-ending cycle of
Change is the only constant. In embracing this notion, we understand that permanence eludes us, urging us to ready ourselves for moments beyond our control. Friedrich Nietzsche wrote about chaos, "You must have chaos within you to give birth to a dancing star." Chaos isn't always negative; it can serve as a catalyst for quick
Hello, and welcome to another blog post! I hope everyone has spent a wonderful spring break resting, recuperating, and spending time with their loved ones. Today, I wanted to write a blog post about one of my favourite topics within the field of psychology: Positive Psychology! Positive Psychology emphasizes psychological states such as joy, character
Image by Freepik (Freepik (n.d.). Mobile notification icons between man and woman. Retrieved from https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/mobile-notification-icons-man-woman-using-cell-phone_2611196.htm) Social media has its merits: enabling global connections, providing information, and offering free entertainment. However, there's a downside, especially for teenagers' mental well-being. Influencers often heavily edit their photos which sets unrealistic beauty standards. This can trigger body dysmorphia and
Hello everyone! I hope that you have all been staying warm and enjoying the start of winter. Along with the start of winter, some might find it difficult to maintain a positive mindset amidst the gloomy and cold temperatures. Additionally, winter can be a difficult time for some individuals in terms of mental health and
