If you’re stuck working from home, unable to see your work colleagues from day to day, you may find yourself struggling with your mental health. This is understandable, as often just seeing others can brighten your day. Very few want to be stuck at home all day, let alone have to work from home every…
Category: Self-care
How to Retain More Information from the Books You Read
Have you ever read a book to learn something, but you don’t feel like you really remember what you read? It’s a common phenomenon. We learn lots of things in school, but we’re not taught how to read a book and retain the information. It’s an important skill to have. It can take quite a…
The Secret to Strengthening Your Concentration
If you’re having trouble concentrating, you have plenty of company. More than 70% of office workers report that they’re frequently interrupted, and most of them say that those disruptions stop them from feeling like they’ve had a successful day, according to Forbes Magazine. Chatty colleagues and pop up ads are unlikely to go away, but…
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Vacuuming
Maybe you want the benefits of mindfulness, but you find it difficult to meditate. Your mind wanders or you feel uncomfortable sitting still. While you’re training yourself to meditate, there are other options you can try. Ordinary tasks like housework can be an opportunity for practising mindfulness. In fact, you may enjoy your chores more when…
Transform Your Home Into a Relaxed Heaven
Your home should be a place you can escape to and shield yourself from life’s frustrations. To increase your tranquillity, you can transform your home into a haven where you can retreat if you need to release stress or simply relax. You don’t need the services of an interior decorator or Feng-Shui designer…
Self-Soothing: How to Take Care of Your Feelings
When you were a child, you sometimes fell down. Most likely, one or both of your parents would come running, scoop you up, look at your “boo-boo” and say in a concerned voice, “Are you okay?” Then, they gave you a hug. Depending on the situation, you may have received your parents’ full attention…
7 Energising Activities to Kick-Start Your Day
Mornings can be a tough part of the day. We don’t want to get up, and most of us certainly don’t want to go to work. But mornings are important. A good morning is the most important step to ensuring that you have a good day. If you stumble out of bed, shower, get…
Discover the Power of Self-Care to Fight Stress
Chronic stress and anxiety can wear you out. However, self-care can be a powerful remedy that restores your mind and body. Try these self-care techniques to find relief for your stress: Make your health a priority. You may have stress coming from multiple directions such as work, school, family, kids, neighbours,…