Why Awe Walking is Good for Your Mental Health
6.23.22
This article explains how to Awe Walk, and why everybody should take time to do it. The benefits of Awe Walking are unlimited! What is Awe-Walking? Awe-Walking is not your typical stroll around the block. This type of walking focuses on appreciating your surroundings using mindfulness. It's done to reach a ‘state of awe’. The awe state is thought to…
How to Tune in To Your Body and Reduce Stress
5.9.22
Have you ever noticed yourself feeling run down, worn out and emotionally numb when stress levels are soaring? You might feel like you’re carrying the weight of your worries on your shoulders, and you wouldn’t be wrong. Knowing how to listen to your body can help you identify when you might need to take some rest and look after yourself.…
How to Manage Moving Out for The First Time
4.21.22
So, the time has come; you’ve decided to move out and start your own life. It can be extremely difficult to move out mentally. It’s a new fresh start to move out of your guardian’s house, and it means letting go of your past. Despite how difficult it can seem and feel, it is healthy for your mind. You will…
The Importance of Congruence: How to Manage Your Thoughts
4.18.22
A term you might’ve heard a lot nowadays is how you shouldn’t “bottle up” your thoughts, let alone your emotions. This means that you’re deliberately holding back from expressing a thought. Especially if it worries or concerns you because you don’t wish to face the emotions that will follow. There are many harmful effects caused by you bottling up your…
How Listening to Music Can Better Your Life
4.14.22
Everybody has enjoyed music at some point in their life and has a genre they enjoy the most, whether it’s pop, rap, or reggae. No matter the genre, the feeling of listening to the genre that you like the most stays the same: it relaxes you. But what other effects can listening to music have on you? Mood Booster and…
Why Hobbies Are Good for Your Mental Health
4.4.22
It’s very common for people not to prioritise hobbies and downtime. With working or studying full time it’s difficult to set aside time for ourselves to relax and indulge in activities we enjoy. Having a hobby is a great way to spend your spare time and unwind from your daily routine. Hobbies can range from learning an instrument, playing a…
Why Creating a Healthy Routine is Good for You
3.31.22
Routines are the mind, and body’s natural clockwork – after getting used to a certain internal flow, a habit will fit into place like a jigsaw puzzle and can get stuck there. However, sometimes, these routines can be bad and ultimately unhealthy for you. Here are what a healthy routine can do for you: Healthiness is key to a long…
Why Friendship is Important for Your Mental Health
3.28.22
Friendship is a magical chain that binds and bonds us as humans. It’s one of the most important aspects of your mental and social life and influences quite a lot of your life. With the countless advantages of friendships, it isn’t something you should take for granted or lose. YouGov reported that in 2019, Millennials were the loneliest generation, with…
8 Ways Everyone Can Benefit from Seeing a Therapist
3.21.22
Life throws us curveballs sometimes. Everyone will experience challenging situations at some point in their life and talking it through is a healthy way of navigating through it. Although talking to friends and family is a great option, if you have the means, a professional can benefit you. Studies show that voicing your concerns can have a therapeutic effect…
Why Being Spontaneous Can Make You Happier
3.17.22
Be Spontaneous Spontaneity can have enormous payoffs for mental health and wellbeing. It can make you feel happier and more creative - it can even rewire our brains. When was the last time you ditched your plans and did something completely spontaneous? With our overfilled diaries and online planners, our lives are often packed to the brim, leaving little or…