What Can We Do About The Second Wave Of Uncertainty?
Understandably, the uncertainty of a second wave of COVID19 is uncomfortable. In this post we review ways to manage that discomfort and how to check ourselves.
– The Small Joys Series – Music And Mental Health
The second post of our Small Joys series looks at why music is so special. Music has pulled us all through some tough times! We look at exactly how it affects our mental health and how we can use this knowledge to manage our moods.
10 Ways To Build Resilience: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Adversity
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger right? In this post, we explore resilience: why we need it, and how to build it.
How To Fail, Successfully
Failure is not just inevitable, it’s essential. Learning how to fail well is an important aspect of succeeding! In this post, learn what lies behind a fear of failure and how to make the most out of your failures.
Self Sabotage: Why Do I Become My Own Worst Enemy?
There are some behaviours we know are not good for us, but we just can’t seem to get rid of them! In this post, learn how to identify and then overcome common self-sabotaging behaviours.
The Small Joys Series: Bloom Where You Are Planted
In the first post of our ‘Small Joys’ series, we explore the mental health benefits of connecting with nature. Taking care of house plants and going on nature walks are definitely a part of it!
Beirut: Why Do We Feel Guilty About Disasters Overseas
After the Beirut disaster, many living abroad with roots in Lebanon experienced complicated feelings of guilt. In this post we explore the second-generation experience and survivor’s guilt in the wake of a tragedy.
Are You A People Pleaser? Here Is What You Can Do About It
If you are a people pleaser, you may find it hard to say NO. In this post, we go over why it’s worth overcoming this.
Why “Feeling Bad” For Someone Isn’t Enough
Empathy and sympathy are not exactly two sides of the same coin. This post covers how we can all be a little more empathetic in our everyday lives.