Mental and physical health go hand-in-hand. One has a significant impact on the other. As a result, focusing on changing behaviours to improve either one will also improve the other. However, investing in self-care can be difficult. On top of a very busy schedule, having the energy to adopt new behaviours that enhance your wellness may feel overwhelming.
Quality of life is a spectrum and different people have different ways of measuring it. A person’s quality of life has many factors that are specific to each individual. What makes one person happy might not work for another, but there are some commonalities in what all humans need to be content and lead a fulfilling life. If you feel like your quality of life needs an upgrade, keep reading!
If your partner is dealing with the death of a parent, you need to be ready to be supportive and resilient. You might feel that you are also grieving their loss, but you have to remember that your loss should be secondary to theirs. You can expect them to need a lot more support as they navigate this next stage in their life.
Postpartum depression is something that you never think will happen to you, but it is common affecting 1 in every 10 women within a year of giving birth. Many women feel the “baby blues” after giving birth, but postpartum depression is much more serious than this and something that you need to know how to manage.
Social-Emotional learning or SEL is something that you can encourage as a parent. For those who are unsure, SEL is the process in which children can develop skills such as social awareness, self-control, and other interpersonal skills that will help them in the school environment and in adult life through work and social aspects.
Aside from medical support, self-care is one of the most important things you can do for your mental health during the pandemic. If you are struggling with your mental health during this time, the strategies below can help.
Anxiety is common for toddlers because of their growing age. But, the situation may become worse when your child is having access to fear, worry, less sleep, and eating disorders.
Social anxiety can be difficult to identify in little kids: Where does natural shyness end and social anxiety begin? When should you seek professional help for your child?
Parents need to be aware of how to handle the mental health issues that their kids and young adult children may face now or in the future. This is a very crucial aspect of parenting and demands attention.
Hobbies can be incredibly fulfilling as we travel through life, giving us purpose and helping us unwind after a long day at work. But if your hobby has started to become draining, or you are beginning to feel that you aren’t talented at the hobby of your choice, here are some of the best ways to empower you to get the most out of your hobbies — and even change your life in the process.
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