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Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Building Self-Confidence: Practical Strategies

Self-confidence is often the key to achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we’re more likely to take risks, pursue opportunities, and overcome challenges. But what is self-confidence, exactly, and how can we build more of it? What is Self-Confidence? Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Social Anxiety

Understanding Social Anxiety: What It Is, and How You Can Cope

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that involves intense feelings of fear, nervousness, and self-consciousness in social situations. People with social anxiety worry that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, and that others will judge them negatively. This fear can interfere with...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Personal, Social Anxiety

Navigating Social Anxiety: My Personal Journey and Tips for Coping

Hey everyone, it’s Hilit. I hope this finds you well. Today, I want to talk about social anxiety – something I’ve personally struggled with for many years. My first memories of social anxiety date back to my teenage years. I was always the quiet girl in the classroom, afraid to...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Having an Anxiety Attack? Here’s What You Should Do

Having an anxiety attack can be a very frightening and overwhelming experience. It’s a sudden burst of intense fear or intense discomfort that can include of physical and psychological sensations. If you find yourself in the midst of an anxiety attack, here’s what you need to do: 1. Breathe. When...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Setting Boundaries at Work for People with Anxiety

Introduction Anxiety affects millions of people around the world and can have a significant impact on one’s personal and professional life. One key component in managing anxiety is to set boundaries, especially in the workplace where anxiety can be heightened. It is essential to create an environment that supports mental...

Guides & Tips, Mental health

Navigating Burnout: Causes, Effects, and Solutions

Introduction: Burnout is a state of mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged exposure to chronic stress. It has become a pressing issue in modern society as people struggle to cope with the constant hustle and pressure to achieve. Burnout can have severely detrimental effects on both personal and...

Guides & Tips, Mental health, Pain & Chronic Illness

Understanding the Connection Between Chronic Pain and Mental Health Disorders – Clinical Psychology Review

Introduction Chronic pain and mental health disorders are two interrelated, yet often misunderstood, concepts. Chronic pain not only brings physical discomfort, but it is also associated with significant psychological distress. On the other side of the spectrum, mental health disorders can, in turn, exacerbate pain and lead to chronic pain...

Anxiety, Depression, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Navigating the Fine Line Between Self-Care and Holding Yourself Back

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced world, it’s a challenge to strike a balance between maintaining our mental health and maximizing time to achieve your goals. We often find ourselves faced with the decision to either take a break as an act of self-care or push forward with the fear of missing...

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Understanding Seasonal Depression: Causes, Symptoms, and Coping Strategies

Introduction As the weather changes and days become shorter, a significant number of individuals may experience seasonal depression. Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder – SAD (what a name, right?) This mental health condition is characterized by depressive episodes that typically emerge during the fall and winter months. This post...

Depression, Guides & Tips, Mental health

What to Do When You’re Feeling Sad But Don’t Know Why

At times, we may find ourselves feeling down and unable to pinpoint the exact cause of our sadness. It is perfectly normal to go through periods of inexplicable melancholy, but sometimes the helplessness and guilt of not knowing the cause can get in the way of getting better. This post...