Our mental health is everchanging. We have up days and down days, but in an ideal world, we want to reduce the latter. Fortunately, there are little things that you…
Over the last few months, we’ve all experienced a range of different emotions and feelings. It’s been quite the emotional rollercoaster for many of us, from confusion and excitement, to…
Let’s get this straight: we love a good bubblebath. Our collection of scented candles could stock a two-storey homeware store. We have go-to face masks for every occasion (and sometimes…
We’ve all been there – lying in bed for seemingly hours on end, struggling to fall asleep, or even just to get your brain to stop replaying that one embarrassing…
Oh, the joys of winter. While some revel in the day drawing in and the constant chill in the air, many despise it. For those with Seasonal Affective Disorder, a…
We’ve all seen the memes and jokes on the internet about moms being medicated in order to cope with the stresses of motherhood. And while these memes are certainly entertaining,…
When life’s stresses get the best of us, it can be hard to stay afloat. In the midst of projects, exams, and work, it gets hard to stay present. Whether…
Mental health care has come along in leaps and bounds in recent years, with more awareness and advancements in treating this often maligned and ignored area of healthcare. One of…
Gardening has given me many teachable moments in having patience and there is a tranquility to it that anyone can truly enjoy. When I garden, I am more observant of…
What is Headspace? Created by Andy Puddicombe and Richard Pierson, Headspace is an amazing tool for anyone and everyone to use. It’s an app which gives its users a bank…
As a writer — and also as someone who has dealt with anxiety throughout my life — I’ve always found journaling to be a very therapeutic outlet for me. A…
It’s crazy to think that with just 12 minutes of meditation, every morning, we could change our lives. Sure, a lot of things can happen in 12 minutes. We could…
Mental Health is extremely important and while we’re finally beginning to talk about the importance of it and slowly eliminating the stigmas associated with mental health related issues, people still…
We all have different fears or triggers. For some, it’s heights or spiders. For others, it’s scary movies or the dark. But here, we explore the fear of talking to…
Peace is an alluring concept and something that I have always had a fondness for because of my name – Irene. Irene or Eirene was the Greek Goddess of peace,…
Have you ever found yourself worrying and getting overwhelmed, anxious or nervous about something looming over your head in the future? A dreaded test, a difficult decision, a scary, pivotal…