Mental health, emotional wellbeing & personal development
Stories and ideas to inspire you to do more, be more and live a life with peace of mind
There are some people who are unforgettable. They exude charisma and people want to be around them. They have this aura that attracts others to them like moths to a flame. What is it that gives them this intriguing energy? It’s all about how you …
If you have been a nurse for several years, and perhaps even many decades (since nursing is often viewed as a job for life, this is entirely possible), you might wonder what you can do once you retire. A job that is so far-reaching, long-lasting, …
A common mistake of those who are suffering from physical and emotional pain is that they immediately assume the two are not connected when, in fact, they have a lot more in common than one might think. Did you know that physical and emotional pain …
There are many good reasons to fine tune your focus. Think about it, for a large part of the day we are ‘passive receptacles’ to the random onslaught of thoughts that enter our minds. Did I take the clothes out of the washing machine? Why …
Anxiety is normal when it helps us stay alert and prepared for our daily lives. It becomes a problem when it interferes with the quality of our relationships, our performance at work or school, or our moods and self-confidence. We may try to hide it …
If you want to get ahead in life, it’s imperative to employ “outside the box” thinking. Think like everyone else, accept the norms that are presented to you and will have to play by the rules like everyone else. Think outside the box for …
I remember a philosopher and philanthropist colleague once saying, “You either get it or you don’t”. I wasn’t sure what he meant initially and he went on to explain that he believes that there are wise souls on Earth. They are the ones that can …
I wonder if you have ever thought about how you’re actually pretty cool. Not many people think of themselves in these terms. Here’s some food for thought. I hope it will change the way you see yourself in a good way: You are meant to …
In recent years, we have seen a number of celebrities come forward about their own mental health struggles. That has opened the door to creating better awareness about mental illness, but there’s still stigma surrounding this topic. We need more people to spread awareness and …
