selfcare

The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.

What I Do When I Am Having a Rough Day
How do you begin to turn things around after a rough day? Rupi Kaur Gratitude Writing Prompts For me, this is something I put into practice many years ago. I take fifteen minutes, maybe twenty minutes, and hang out with it. What is it exactly that is going on? Is there something I can do about it? Is it worth crying over? Is it worth swearing about? Will I feel better crying/swearing? Yes. Okay, do it!
By Denise E Lindquist3 years ago in Psyche
The Homemaker's House
“We have to hurry!” I exclaimed, leaping downstairs. “Or else this house will consume everyone we love!” My ex-partner trailed close behind. “What do you mean?”
By Amelia Mapstone3 years ago in Psyche
Redefining Empathy.
People will always say they are empathetic or possess empathy, but few truly understand what it actually means. Empathy isn't emotional exhaustion.
By M F3 years ago in Psyche
Strange memories
This could get confusing as its about my strange memory, I know what I want to write but truthfully I might forget bits while doing it. It has been damaged by breakdowns many years ago and presently due to fibromyalgia. The present disability gives brain fog, getting worse when tired. It means I forget names, places and conversations. I can see what I want to say but the words go missing somewhere between my brain and mouth.
By ASHLEY SMITH3 years ago in Psyche
Exploring the Influence of Childhood Experiences on the Psyche
Childhood experiences play a pivotal role in shaping an individual's psyche. These formative years are a crucial period for emotional, cognitive, and social development. Various psychological theories suggest that early experiences can significantly impact an individual's personality, behavior, and mental health later in life. In this article, we will delve into the intricate ways in which childhood experiences influence the psyche, drawing from both psychological research and real-life examples.
By BLESSING COOL 3 years ago in Psyche
Loneliness Effects On Us
When we are around people, we live with them and have relationships. We normally feel happy about our connection with them. We feel this joyfulness within ourselves but when they are not around us, when they leave us, or else sometimes we have to depart from them, usually we feel depressed, sad or lonely but how we feel like no one cares about us so this is the feeling of loneliness.
By Rj Sangal3 years ago in Psyche
Unraveling the Brain of Friend: The Greatest Manipulator
Introduction In the intricate tapestry of psychological manipulation and global control, one character stands out as the epitome of cunning and influence: Friend from "20th Century Boys." Friend's mastery of manipulation is unparalleled, as he orchestrates events on a global scale with surgical precision. To comprehend the depth of his capabilities, we must dissect the origins of this enigmatic figure and analyze the techniques he employs to wield power over the masses.
By Arnav Dixit3 years ago in Psyche
What is narcissism?
What is narcissism? Long before the first selfie, ancient Greeks and Romans had a myth about someone excessively obsessed with his own image.
By Dorna Zakaria3 years ago in Psyche
How To Deal With Insulting Behaviour
Today we're going to talk about insults and how we can respond to them. An insult is nothing but when someone speaks to you or treats you with disrespect. Have you ever been at the receiving end of an insult? That's not a very pleasant thing, is it? Well, what do you do when you are insulted? Do you insult the person straight back, or do you break down and cry, or do you simply leave the place and avoid the person who has insulted you altogether? Today's lesson is going to teach you about how you can respond effectively to people who insult you or make fun of you. Now it is very clear that people who insult you are negative people, right? But why do you think they actually insult you?
By Farhat Naseem3 years ago in Psyche
A Peer Supporter's Guide to Understanding the Definition of Progress in Our Mental Health Journey's
I used to be just like many of you out there, believing that persistent, challenging thoughts and feelings meant I was either regressing or not moving forward quickly enough in managing my ADHD and generalized anxiety. However, I've learned that our conventional 'in with the good, out with the bad' philosophy, while appealing, oversimplifies the complex realities of our mental health challenges.
By SP 3 years ago in Psyche
Where Did My Life Go?
"Where did my life go?" This is a question that keeps popping up in my mind again and again many years after my traumatic past life ended.
By Carol Ann Townend3 years ago in Psyche
DEFINITION OF YOGA - SUTRA 1.2
This sutra embodies the entire essence of the science of Self-realisation. By way of relaxed concentration, the practitioner prevents all mind-stuff (vritti) from forming in their individual conscious awareness (chitta) allowing them to experience pure conscious being. This then, is yoga or samadhi, the core teaching of the Yoga Sutra of Patanjali. The sutras that follow provide more detail on how to facilitate experiencing yoga, oneness consciousness.
By David McGrath3 years ago in Psyche