Self-Help
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Expectations vs Reality: How to Manage Life’s Disappointments
In our latest episode on expectations, we mentioned how not meeting your expectations or those of others can lead to a lot of frustration and disappointment, especially when it comes to not achieving your goals or not expecting life to turn out a certain way by a certain point. Most of the time, life doesn’t…
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How to Find Motivation Again, According to Psychology
Motivation can be hard to find after an intense burnout episode. Getting back on track can be overwhelming, especially when you start overthinking about everything you’ve missed and need to catch upon. Motivation can be a massive help to get you back into your routine, and there are many psychology-based tactics that can help you…
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The Habit Loop: Unraveling the Psyche Behind Our Good and Bad Habits
Yo yo yo! Today, we embark on a thrilling journey through the depths of our minds to understand the psychology of habits. Why do we need them? How long does it take to form good and bad habits? And most importantly, how can we maintain those good habits that enrich our lives? So, sit back…
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The Seven Types of Rest to Avoid Burnout
As mentioned in our latest episode, burnout can be difficult to overcome. However, it is not impossible. The Seven Types of Rest could be your answer. First outlined in Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s book titled Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, these seven types of rest are important to incorporate in…
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
On our podcast, we have mentioned many a times how important it is to take care of yourself and put yourself first before anyone else. We have mentioned previously how to use your love language for self-care and Aristotle’s Golden Mean to find purpose. In this blog post, we will look at how using Maslow’s…
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Embracing Body Positivity and Mental Well-being In Your Twenties
Hey there! Your twenties are like this amazing roller coaster ride of self-discovery. It’s this crazy period where you’re figuring out your groove, your rhythm. But let’s be real, along with all the fun, there are pressures too, especially regarding body image. It can feel like you’re climbing a steep mountain trying to maintain positive…
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Create Your Self-Care Routine Based on Your Love Language
First defined by Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages, love languages are ways in which romantic partners express and experience love in a relationship. There are five in total, acts of service, words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch and gift giving, and it is said that each person has a preferred…
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1 in 5 Young Adults ‘Always Anxious’, As Study Shows Artists Like Billie Eilish and Lewis Capaldi Are Helping 18-24-Year Olds Open Up About Their Mental Health
More than a fifth (21%) of young adults in the UK are ‘always anxious’ according to a new study with 97% experiencing anxious feelings in the last 12 months. What’s more, of the 2,000 18-24-year-olds polled, only one in ten (10%) claim to love themselves. The research, carried out by Direct Line Insurance and mental…
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Guide to Detoxing from Social Media
In last week’s episode, we discussed social media and how it can affect your life negatively. However, there are also many benefits to social media, such as keeping in touch with your friends or becoming part of online communities that share similar interests to you. The important thing to remember is balance and making sure…