Tag: self-reflection
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Open your mind: Five trade-offs to become more accepting
What does being open-minded look like to you? The dictionary definition of open-mindedness is “the quality of being willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to your own.” Are you willing to listen to the opinion of others even if their viewpoint isn’t the same as yours? Would you consider their […]
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The morning after the night before: How to handle your hangxiety
Most of us are pretty familiar with the common hangover effects after a night out- the splitting headache, a mouth as dry as the Sahara, and the unbearable queasiness. But what about the psychological effects that can also be accompanied with a hangover? Specifically, anxiety. So widely reported, that it now even has its own […]
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21 motivating quotes to ignite self-development
Who doesn’t love a good quote? It’s safe to say that we could all do with a little wisdom in our lives, particularly when it comes to our wellbeing. Quotes are like little nuggets of insight, fostering a sense of kinship between society, and ultimately making us feel connected. Quotes are particularly great for motivating […]
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Six spiritualistic things we will miss the most post-lockdown
When asked what we will miss about lockdown, most of us would be forgiven for saying not having to get out of our pjs, binge-watching netflix or taking advantage of takeaways and food deliveries. But what about the other stuff? The stuff we did with our time? The stuff that perhaps we wouldn’t have experienced […]
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5 daily journaling prompts to motivate self-awareness and gratitude
Right now, you’re probably feeling a little like a lot of us. Like you’re living groundhog day, same old stuff, just a different day of the week. You’ve become a robot, on autopilot for working, eating, sleeping and then repeating it all over again the next day. It’s no wonder that the monotony of life […]
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Mindfulness exercises for alleviating financial anxiety
If you ever find yourself feeling stressed and anxious when you think about your finances, it’s really important (as with any stressful time) that you acknowledge how you’re feeling and know that there are simple mindful exercises you can do to help alleviate some of your anxiety. It’s useful to remind ourselves of these straightforward […]
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6 Powerful Steps To Process Your Emotions Through Therapy-Writing
Therapy. It doesn’t come cheap. And even if it did, if you’re a bit of an introvert like myself then you’d rather keep things, well, introverted? Being an introvert doesn’t mean you have to keep your feelings bottled-up and neither does not being able to afford a therapist. The solution? Be your own. You’d be […]
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Do you have a comparison habit?
“Comparison is the thief of joy” -Theodore Roosevelt I think we can all agree with this statement. Nothing healthy comes from comparing ourselves to others. Doing so will either leave you with a superiority complex or feeling resentful. Which is a waste of your energy because guess what? -There will always be someone better or […]
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What is self-care?
Self-care is not about being self-centred or selfish, it’s not about being an egotistical human being nor is it about getting a massage or getting your hair done. It’s not treating yourself to a new wardrobe or a day spent at the spa. Self-care is not about lacking in compassion for anyone other than yourself. […]
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