selfcare

The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.

Another year with COVID: Are You Learning to Accept and Live With It?
First it was COVID (the common name) and then it was SARS-2. The next variant of COVID was Delta. Now we have Omicron. The time span has been two full years, and globally, we are all learning to live with it, but are you accepting it?
By Nancy B4 years ago in Psyche
Fat, Skinny; I am Just Fine
I am in my 40’s now. And for the first time in my life, I don’t really care that I have gained a few pounds. I am up approximately 15 pounds, and it doesn’t bother me. Because for once, I am content with myself!
By Bridget Vaughn4 years ago in Psyche
3 Lessons that Changed my Perspective on Life Forever
It was December 2020, a 17-year-old boy has just got dumped by his ex-girlfriend. That kid was the kind of guy that attached himself too much to whichever relationship he was in. He made his biggest priority, and honestly his only reason to exist, being able to make his partner happy. Regardless if he was feeling like shit, he was still going to make the whole effort to make sure she knew that he loved her. And when things had to end, his whole world fell apart. He felt like life has just lost its meaning.
By Carlos Velasco4 years ago in Psyche
REWRITING MY HISTORY
2021, was difficult period for me because I went to depression and I tried to commit suicide. I went to depression because of my study pressure. My parents wanted to see me as a doctor. But I loved writing and reading books since I was thirteen years old. In the burden of medical preparation and training, I forgot who I was and what my passion was! I had utterly stopped writing and reading books. I was entered into a world where there was high competition and I stood no where. There was one such time in my life that I want to give up my medical study. Long years ago, I gave up on my writing career and later I want to give myself up.
By Deepanshi J4 years ago in Psyche
Blue Mind: The Healing Power of Water
Water has calming and healing benefits, whether it’s visual or you hear it, the trickling sounds of running water effects our brains in a major way, it responds by releasing a torrent of neurochemicals, which stimulates and naturally relaxes us by increasing blood flow to the brain and heart.
By 𝕂.𝔸. 𝕃𝕦𝕩𝕖 𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕒 4 years ago in Psyche
Am I Cracking the Self-care Code?
Today I did something I’ve never done before. Something I never imagined I would do. Funny, I thought it would be a tougher decision; I assumed I would argue with myself, and then pile on the shame and disappointment.
By Catherine Kenwell4 years ago in Psyche
Dreams!
Dreaming is the communication between our conscious mind and our unconscious mind. A dream is a succession of ideas, thoughts, pictures, emotions, and sensation that usually occur involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of sleep. An average human spends approximately two hours on dreaming every single night, and the duration for which each dream lasts is around 5 to 20 minutes.
By Victor 4 years ago in Psyche
15 Subtle Signs That You Don't Love Yourself As Much As You Should.
A healthy, balanced life requires genuine self-love. This means not only loving the good qualities you possess, but also being able to sincerely accept your flaws and shortcomings. When it comes to loving yourself, your focus should always be on nurturing yourself rather than simply making yourself “acceptable” for other people.
By Phong OG 4 years ago in Psyche
Some ‘Me Time’ - New Year, New Resolution
Thinking about the New Year's Resolution for the upcoming year, my heart wonders about all the things that human promises and impose on oneself. From performing hard to working hard these resolutions can only support one with going up and matching steps with the world but is that all is worth it if we lack to take care of our self, what I feel is every year we should promise to add on one good habit that is good for our health and can improve our overall living.
By Rumzz Bajwa 4 years ago in Psyche
Hearing
He would ask me questions about my traumatic past as if he were searching for explanations. He would make connections to things his mutual friends have been through.
By Chandi Peardon4 years ago in Psyche
Mental Health Resolutions for 2022
The beginning of a new year is a deep breath. For all the talk about starting over when the clock strikes midnight, it's more of a chapter break than a new story. We can choose to leave certain behaviors behind, but we don't have the option to unload everything that has shaped us into who we are.
By Rebecca Johnson4 years ago in Psyche
Selflessness or Self-sabotage?
Even superheroes sometimes need saving. Damp it down, my friend. Breath, and let the moment whizz past you. Take a break occasionally from being a good person all the time.
By Felix Otoo4 years ago in Psyche