READ Identifying and challenging negative automatic thoughts can significantly improve our emotional and mental health. Negative thoughts, often referred to as negative automatic thoughts, are involuntary and automatic patterns of thinking that can plague our minds. We all experience negative thoughts from time to time, but when left unchallenged, they can wear down our …
READ Feeling uneasy is a normal and universal reaction that everyone experiences at various points in their lives. We all encounter situations that make us feel uncertain about the future or wary about our present circumstances. While these emotions are normal reactions to specific events, there are times when they seem to arise without any …
READ Many of us find ourselves on autopilot, going through the motions of our daily lives without much thought or intention. We check the boxes on our to-do lists and fulfil our responsibilities for work, school, family, and (of course) our social media accounts. But we do it automatically, moving through life in a …
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READ Many of us have been raised to believe being hard on yourself is a good thing. But there is a point where we can become too hard on ourselves — and what starts out as an attempt at self-motivation becomes a systematic erosion of well-being. In pursuing excellence, our internal experience is often …
READ Everyone worries. When we care about something, it’s natural to feel a sense of worry or concern when faced with problems that are beyond our control or that we can’t solve. And in some situations, worrying can be helpful. For instance, if you worry about temporary problems, you’re more likely to feel motivated to …
READ Have you ever experienced the frustration of trying to think clearly, only to find your mind clouded and your thoughts scattered? Many people who struggle with worry, stress, or anxious or depressed feelings, share this experience, known as “brain fog” or “cog fog.” It can be confusing and distressing – sometimes it even …
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READ Depression doesn’t make us lazy — but it does make physical activity more difficult. We all know we should exercise more; the benefits of working out regularly are as mental as they are physical. But when we’re struggling with depression or its symptoms, everything may seem effortful and unpleasant, especially physical activity. …
READ On bad days, a blanket, hot chocolate, and a TV show might seem like the perfect antidote. Quite often it is; but there’s another, less popular solution that isn’t as well-loved: exercise. Our mental and emotional health is a function of our brains, and our brains are physical organs – which means our mental …
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READ Celebrating mental health milestones is a powerful and transformative practice that goes beyond personal acknowledgement. Working on our mental health is hard work. Each day involves unlearning and re-learning emotional responses, fighting against natural impulses, or dealing with the aftermath of trauma. This kind of intention and mindfulness can be exhausting, and setbacks, …
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READ It is human to feel lonely, but that does not make it something to endure silently. Loneliness is a challenging emotional response, that can hit people in a variety of situations – including when surrounded by loving friends and family, but seeking mental health help offers a pathway to understanding, support, and healing. …
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