Good Reads Quotes How Work Culture Affects Mental Health? Photo by Kevin Ku on Unsplash SNIPPET: With more employees experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at work, office culture and environment have become the center of discussions due to their direct impact on employees’ mental well-being. The good news is that with awareness and knowledge, you can protect your mental space, even at a toxic […] Written by Khadija March 27, 2024March 27, 2024
mental health How Does The Environment Affect Mental Health? There is not one straightforward answer to how the environment affects mental health. Personal history, diet, genetics, and lifestyle all play a part in determining the quality of mental health. These factors, in a way, help quantify the struggle with mental illness. Apart from these, one other major factor contributes to our mental well-being. But, […] Written by Khadija September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
depression and anxiety Being Sad For No Reason And How To Stop It Are you looking for answers to how to stop feeling sad? As an emotion, sadness includes the entire range of emotions humans can experience, varying in intensity from mild disappointment to extreme despair and anguish. The feeling of sadness is typically aroused by the loss of something highly valued by the individual. Persistent sadness can […] Written by Khadija September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
mental health Five Ways Physical Activity Improves Mental Health Have you ever wondered how exercise improves mental health and if it can even do that? When one feels depressed and anxious, the last thing that one wishes to do is indulge in any exercise. Not only that, even all regular activity seems like a cumbersome burden to be avoided at all costs. Does this […] Written by Khadija September 9, 2023September 10, 2023
mental health Why Do People Get Depressed? The REAL reasons behind depression Experiencing short-term blues is a normal facet of life, but why do humans get depressed? When extreme hopelessness and despair take hold overpower and you cannot regain control, you may be depressed. Depression is more than a reaction in response to dealing with life’s struggles and setbacks. It also changes how you think, feel, and […] Written by Khadija September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
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mental health How To Be Supportive Of Someone With Mental Illness According to a 2017 statistic, over 10.7% of the world’s population struggled with mental health disorders. It can be painful to see someone you care about struggle mentally. Many wonder how to be supportive of someone with mental illness. For someone who is going through depression, anxiety, or any other issue, the support of family […] Written by Khadija March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
self help Here Is Why You Shouldn’t Give Up! I am probably a stranger on the internet to you or maybe I am someone you know. Either way, I am writing this from the core of my heart, as if something in me is urging me to write it out. While I believe in carrying out such emotions, I am kind of sceptical about […] Written by Khadija March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
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self help Why You Should Not Take Yourself Seriously Have you ever wondered if you take things too seriously or why you should not take yourself seriously? Do you find it difficult to let go and enjoy yourself without taking things to your heart? You are not alone. In fact, a lot of people like me often take things more seriously than needed. Did […] Written by Khadija March 7, 2022March 14, 2022
Free Alternatives To Therapy! It is a known fact that therapy can be expensive. Although some countries cover mental health in their insurance policies, most countries do not have any such offers, which means that the money comes out of your pocket. So, if you are not sure about therapy, what are some free alternatives to therapy that you […] Written by Khadija April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
How To Be Supportive Of Someone With Mental Illness According to a 2017 statistic, over 10.7% of the world’s population struggled with mental health disorders. It can be painful to see someone you care about struggle mentally. Many wonder how to be supportive of someone with mental illness. For someone who is going through depression, anxiety, or any other issue, the support of family […] Written by Khadija March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Free Alternatives To Therapy! It is a known fact that therapy can be expensive. Although some countries cover mental health in their insurance policies, most countries do not have any such offers, which means that the money comes out of your pocket. So, if you are not sure about therapy, what are some free alternatives to therapy that you […] Written by Khadija April 11, 2022April 11, 2022
How To Be Supportive Of Someone With Mental Illness According to a 2017 statistic, over 10.7% of the world’s population struggled with mental health disorders. It can be painful to see someone you care about struggle mentally. Many wonder how to be supportive of someone with mental illness. For someone who is going through depression, anxiety, or any other issue, the support of family […] Written by Khadija March 28, 2022March 28, 2022
Here Is Why You Shouldn’t Give Up! I am probably a stranger on the internet to you or maybe I am someone you know. Either way, I am writing this from the core of my heart, as if something in me is urging me to write it out. While I believe in carrying out such emotions, I am kind of sceptical about […] Written by Khadija March 21, 2022March 21, 2022
How Work Culture Affects Mental Health? Photo by Kevin Ku on Unsplash SNIPPET: With more employees experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at work, office culture and environment have become the center of discussions due to their direct impact on employees’ mental well-being. The good news is that with awareness and knowledge, you can protect your mental space, even at a toxic […] Written by Khadija March 27, 2024March 27, 2024
How Does The Environment Affect Mental Health? There is not one straightforward answer to how the environment affects mental health. Personal history, diet, genetics, and lifestyle all play a part in determining the quality of mental health. These factors, in a way, help quantify the struggle with mental illness. Apart from these, one other major factor contributes to our mental well-being. But, […] Written by Khadija September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Being Sad For No Reason And How To Stop It Are you looking for answers to how to stop feeling sad? As an emotion, sadness includes the entire range of emotions humans can experience, varying in intensity from mild disappointment to extreme despair and anguish. The feeling of sadness is typically aroused by the loss of something highly valued by the individual. Persistent sadness can […] Written by Khadija September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Five Ways Physical Activity Improves Mental Health Have you ever wondered how exercise improves mental health and if it can even do that? When one feels depressed and anxious, the last thing that one wishes to do is indulge in any exercise. Not only that, even all regular activity seems like a cumbersome burden to be avoided at all costs. Does this […] Written by Khadija September 9, 2023September 10, 2023
Why Do People Get Depressed? The REAL reasons behind depression Experiencing short-term blues is a normal facet of life, but why do humans get depressed? When extreme hopelessness and despair take hold overpower and you cannot regain control, you may be depressed. Depression is more than a reaction in response to dealing with life’s struggles and setbacks. It also changes how you think, feel, and […] Written by Khadija September 1, 2023September 1, 2023
Celebrities Who Have Struggled With Mental Health So many people around the world struggle with mental health, there are even celebrities who have struggled with mental health issues. But whenever some of them tried to open up about their struggles, they were harassed and trolled for ‘seeking attention.’ The lack of awareness and knowledge around mental health is what furthers the taboo […] Written by Khadija March 14, 2022March 14, 2022
Why You Should Not Take Yourself Seriously Have you ever wondered if you take things too seriously or why you should not take yourself seriously? Do you find it difficult to let go and enjoy yourself without taking things to your heart? You are not alone. In fact, a lot of people like me often take things more seriously than needed. Did […] Written by Khadija March 7, 2022March 14, 2022
How To Avoid Being Offended? Each day, an influencer is getting canceled somewhere for something they tweeted or said ten years ago. Generally, the chances of us coming across something that offends us is so much more now than it used to be. It is unlikely that that would decrease anytime soon, so it is better to learn how to […] Written by Khadija February 21, 2022February 21, 2022
How To Overcome Difficult Experiences? It is believed that at least once in lifetime, everyone goes through a difficult phase that shakes them to the core. It can be different things for different people like not getting your dream job or losing a parent. But, there are habits and strategies that could help one learn how to overcome difficult experiences […] Written by Khadija February 14, 2022February 14, 2022
Why Is Mental Health Not Talked About? Have you noticed that the conversations about mental health are almost always in a hushed voice? It is not something you can openly talk about with everyone. I always wondered why it was like that. Why is mental health not talked about, especially when it is okay to talk about one’s physical health. Everyone feels […] Written by Khadija February 7, 2022February 7, 2022
How To Stop Procrastination? 10 Practical Ways To Stop Procrastinating Procrastination is the bane of our generation, but there are ways to get over it. We beat ourselves over wasting time instead of doing something productive with it, which results in feelings of regret and guilt. Yet there are effective ways where you can learn how to stop procrastination. What is procrastination? Google describes procrastination […] Written by Khadija January 31, 2022January 31, 2022
What Is Stress Management All About? Over the years, stress has paved its way into our lives with no plan of leaving. The ‘feeling of emotional or physical tension’ can be overwhelming and can cripple us at times. Over 73% people feel that stress affects their mental health. However, practicing certain techniques by learning what is stress management all about can […] Written by Khadija January 24, 2022March 7, 2022
How To Keep Going When You Want To Give Up Have you ever just wanted to curl up in the safety of your blanket and never face the world again? The comfort of your safe space becomes a problem when having to deal with life makes you want to quit everything. However, with the help of scientifically-backed suggestions, it is possible to learn how to […] Written by Khadija January 17, 2022January 31, 2022
How To Get In A Good Mood When Depressed Depression is more complex than feeling sad or being in a bad mood. Although it is a clinical subject, practical methods can go a long way in helping improve quality of life. Common symptoms of depression like lack of energy, mood swings, and feelings of worthlessness, make it difficult to even do daily chores. Therefore, […] Written by Khadija January 10, 2022January 10, 2022
7 Healthy Habits To Manage Anxiety Around 40 million people in the USA suffer from anxiety whereas over 36 million struggle with it in India. However, there exists many healthy habits to manage anxiety well and live a fulfilling life. With the right habits, it is possible to manage your emotions and reactions without having to rely on medicine or anything […] Written by Khadija January 3, 2022January 3, 2022
How To Feel Good Instantly With Proven Methods Have you ever been in a situation where you wished you felt better but didn’t? We all feel down sometimes. But if you know how to feel good instantly then it can be a game-changer. Well, we have the perfect set of scientifically-proven tips that can quickly turn your day around. Reflect on triggers Why […] Written by Khadija December 27, 2021December 27, 2021
How To Deal With Difficult Family During Holidays? One of the main reasons that family gatherings end up in disagreements, shouting matches, or even emotional breakdowns, is because people feel the need to let others know their point of view. They feel the need to let everyone know that they do not approve of something, etc. Written by Khadija December 20, 2021January 31, 2022
How To Stop Negative Thoughts With Scientifically Proven Methods? Have you ever wondered how to stop negative thoughts that dampen your spirits? All of us have an inside voice that we talk with. Lisa W. Coyne says that our internal voice acts as our guide and often serves us as threat detectors. Although its primary job is to keep us safe, the voice ‘is […] Written by Khadija December 13, 2021January 31, 2022
How Affirmations Can Help Calm Down Anxiety We have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives. After all, it is a response to stress. But, when you experience it frequently, it becomes a problem. I have also tried several ways to deal with it or control it over the years, but the one thing that worked wonders was positive affirmations. […] Written by Khadija December 6, 2021December 6, 2021
Why Is It Important To Take Care Of Your Mental Health? Why is it important to take care of mental health? There is so much stigma around the word ‘mental health’ that people often get uncomfortable when the word is mentioned eventhough it is a crucual part of our overall wellbeing. That discomfort and stigma stop many of us from learning about the importance of mental health […] Written by Khadija November 29, 2021November 29, 2021
How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health During A Pandemic Recently, the Times of India did a piece on how the second wave of the pandemic has affected the mental health of people all around. Dr. Shubha Madhusudhan, who is a clinical psychologist at the Fortis Hospitals, said that there was over 75% spike in the number of weekly patients seeking help. This is just […] Written by Khadija November 22, 2021November 22, 2021
How To Manage Stress While Working From Home How To Manage Stress While Working From Home Working from home definitely has its charms. Not having to worry about getting up early or the exhausting commute is such a blessing. However, it also has its challenges like undefined working hours, increased workload, etc. Nevertheless, utilizing a few helpful tips can help you to make […] Written by Khadija November 15, 2021November 15, 2021
Why Are Monday’s SO Depressing? How Not to Hate Mondays? Have you ever sat in front of your computer on a Monday morning and just sighed thinking about how quickly Monday crept up on you again? Chances are that you have had your fair struggles with Monday mornings. I mean even scientific research says that people smile for the first time at almost noon on […] Written by Khadija February 15, 2021February 15, 2021
Feeling Anxious or Depressed Around New Years? Here Are 4 Tips To Help You Feel Better! There is just so much pressure around this time of the year. The gratuitous need for the year to end on a high and festive note leaves many of us feeling low and depressed. In fact, an article by The Telegraph claimed that over ten million Britons believed the New Year’s to be the ‘most […] Written by Khadija December 30, 2020February 13, 2021
Say Hello To My Mental Health Blog! Did you know that over 450 million have mental conditions, 264 million of which are from depression alone? Yet, in most parts of the world, it is still a taboo subject. Well, that is what this blog is all about! It is aimed to help ‘normalize’ mental health and stress on its importance in everyday […] Written by Khadija November 8, 2020January 31, 2022
How Work Culture Affects Mental Health? Photo by Kevin Ku on Unsplash SNIPPET: With more employees experiencing depression, anxiety, and burnout at work, office culture and environment have become the center of discussions due to their direct impact on employees’ mental well-being. The good news is that with awareness and knowledge, you can protect your mental space, even at a toxic […] Written by Khadija March 27, 2024March 27, 2024
How Does The Environment Affect Mental Health? There is not one straightforward answer to how the environment affects mental health. Personal history, diet, genetics, and lifestyle all play a part in determining the quality of mental health. These factors, in a way, help quantify the struggle with mental illness. Apart from these, one other major factor contributes to our mental well-being. But, […] Written by Khadija September 22, 2023September 22, 2023
Being Sad For No Reason And How To Stop It Are you looking for answers to how to stop feeling sad? As an emotion, sadness includes the entire range of emotions humans can experience, varying in intensity from mild disappointment to extreme despair and anguish. The feeling of sadness is typically aroused by the loss of something highly valued by the individual. Persistent sadness can […] Written by Khadija September 15, 2023September 15, 2023
Five Ways Physical Activity Improves Mental Health Have you ever wondered how exercise improves mental health and if it can even do that? When one feels depressed and anxious, the last thing that one wishes to do is indulge in any exercise. Not only that, even all regular activity seems like a cumbersome burden to be avoided at all costs. Does this […] Written by Khadija September 9, 2023September 10, 2023