Category: Dealing with Negative Emotions

  • Overcoming isolation while remote working

    Overcoming isolation while remote working

    By Betty Brown Along with all the perks that come with working remotely, such as no more time spent commuting, and being in your own space surrounded by home comforts, there is also a side to home working which can feel very isolating. When spending extended hours alone day after day, it’s only natural to…

  • Overcoming Fear

    by DMI Overcoming fear is a major challenge in our world today. Mischevious people take every opportunity to stoke up fear as they enjoy seeing people act out in fear. “It’s scary” is fast becoming a drug for young people who have been introduced to horror stuff as entertainment. Faith goes a long way in…

  • Maintaining Confidence and Self-Esteem Throughout the Dating Process

    By Emma Joyce Finding the love of your life is a tiring and challenging process, and not everyone is lucky enough to find a partner as easily as other people. This is why they need to go through a long dating process that might end up being exhausting and very disappointing. Therefore, millions of people…

  • How Smoking Affects Your Self-Esteem and What To Do About It

    How Smoking Affects Your Self-Esteem and What To Do About It

    By Peach Corrigan It’s well-known that smoking exacerbates the risks when it comes to chronic conditions, including cancer and heart disease. This is one of the reasons why our post ‘To Improve Your Personal Life Stop Doing These’ points out that quitting smoking is strongly recommended. Smoking is likewise associated with the development of depressive disorders. More…

  • Signs of Burnout on the mental health of teenagers

    Signs of Burnout on the mental health of teenagers

    By Betty Brown Burnout is a state of mental, emotional and physical exhaustion that occurs as a result of chronic stress. In teens, it is often triggered by study stress and is particularly common during exam season. These are common signs of burnout. Signs of burnout include poor sleep, irritability, self-isolation and loss of interest in…

  • FIVE toxic phrases you should avoid saying to your kids at mealtimes

    By Fiona Yassin Eating disorders are rarely about the food itself. More often than not, the root cause is an untreated or unresolved trauma.  However, there are some phrases that parents and carers tend to use by way of habit that can be more damaging than anyone intends. They can lead young people to develop…