She answers emails on time. She smiles in meetings. Her life looks sorted from the outside. Yet, when the day finally slows down, her chest feels tight and her thoughts refuse to…
Category: Mental Care
Stress alters hunger hormones, leading to emotional eating. What to do instead?
The day felt stretched out and the kitchen was silent. There was no real hunger, but still, the hand went out for snacks. That particular instance provides an exceptionally clear illustration of…
Digital Boundaries: How to Safeguard Your Energy in a Constantly Connected World
The modern world is so interconnected that almost all humans have their mobile devices on them most of the time, and the distinction between “online” and “offline” has practically disappeared. Continuous access…
The Psychology of Overthinking: How to Quiet a Busy Mind
Have you ever found yourself stuck in a repetitive way of thinking and even realized it will not change anything? That is the frustrating, slippery slope of overthinking and mental health; a…
Emotional Detox: A Guide to Letting Go of Negative Energy
Have you ever thought that your brain was still holding onto these past emotions anger, guilt, or heartbreak even though the situation was gone for quite some time? This is usually the…
Social Media Anxiety: How Online Comparison Impacts Your Mental Health
The Scroll That Starts It All It’s 8 in the morning and your thumb was busy scrolling through Instagram even before you were freshening up. What you see is that each one…
Posture and Mood: The Effect of Body Language on Mental Health
Have you ever felt more exhausted by slouching, after a long and tiring day? Or how standing straight and having open shoulders can improve your confidence? One of these connections is posture…
The Mind-Gut Connection: Where Anxiety Begins In Your Belly
Has your stomach ever gotten knotted with tension on a stressful day? Or felt the “butterflies” before you go and present or go on stage? This is not simply your mind, but…
Adrenal Fatigue: How Long Can the Anxiety Last In the Body?
You could feel fatigued even after having had a full night’s rest. This is called adrenal fatigue, a state in which the adrenal glands are overworked and the body remains in a…
Intermittent Fasting Myths: What Science Really Says
Many people around us highly praise intermittent fasting, the fashionable eating style that promises weight loss, better focus, and even a longer life. However, with numerous influencers, diet coaches, and so called…