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Advice

Welcome to the advice category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as containing useful advice.

Learn how to help yourself by reading these advice articles that comprise advice taken from my personal experiences, community suggestions (such as advice from people on Twitter), taken from research studies, and from other professional sources.

Here, all your self-help and life hacks needs will be met, so check this archive out.

Does Engaging In Bed Rotting Really Count As Self-Care?

4 June 20246 September 2023 by Unwanted Life
A White woman with a prosthetic leg looking at her laptop in bed to represent the topic of the article - Does Engaging In Bed Rotting Really Count As Self-Care?

Reading Time: 5 minutesBed rotting is the new TikTok self-care trend that has been capturing the headlines lately. But is it really new and how good is it?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Depression, Self-Care, What is...14 Comments

8 Ways To Cultivate Internal Validation For Better Mental Wellbeing

5 June 202423 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White child wearing a t-shirt that says "love who you are" to represent the topic of the article - 8 Ways To Cultivate Internal Validation For Better Mental Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesFeeling validated is important. An overreliance on external validation can be a problem. So, it’s important to grow your internal validation

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags What is...22 Comments

How To Live Your Life As An Absolute Legend

5 June 202416 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of different mini statues of Link from The Legend of Zelda to represent the topic of the article - How To Live Your Life As An Absolute Legend

Reading Time: 5 minutesThere are legends, and then there are LEGENDS! If you want to know how to become the latter, then check out this handy guide

Categories Advice, GeneralTags What is...26 Comments

Being A Good Friend And Making New Friends As An Adult

5 June 20242 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
A group of White friends laughing and chat together in PJs to represent the topic of the article - Being A Good Friend And Making New Friends As An Adult

Reading Time: 8 minutesAs social animals, friendships are an important part of our lives. So checking out this guide on making new friends could save your life

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, Self-Care, Suicide, Support17 Comments

Embracing Cue-Controlled Relaxation For Better Mental Wellbeing

5 June 202426 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White goth laying in a field relaxing to represent the topic of the article - Embracing Cue Controlled Relaxation For Better Mental Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s difficult to relax when we’re feeling stressed or anxious, but there is a way to hack this issue using cue-controlled relaxation

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Stress, What is...22 Comments

6 Ways The Three Circles Of Attention Can Improve Wellbeing

5 June 202419 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman standing on a dark stage lit up by a spotlight to represent the topic of the article - 6 Ways The Three Circles Of Attention Can Improve Wellbeing

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe three circles of attention, something that started in the arts, can be applied to your wellbeing for better mental health

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, Self-Care, What is...10 Comments

What Is The Art Of Self-Reflection?

5 June 202412 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of aWhite woman laying in a meadow with a reflection of her appearing in a mirror. The image represents the topic of the article - What Is The Art Of Self-Reflection?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLife is a continuous existence of personal growth, at least it’s meant to be. One way to facilitate that growth is through self-reflection

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, What is...14 Comments

How To Practise Mindfulness In Your Everyday Life

5 June 20245 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man and an Asian woman meditating in the park to represent the topic of the article - How To Practise Mindfulness In Your Everyday Life

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe following is a simple guide on how you can practise mindfulness in your everyday life with minimal interruption to your life

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...20 Comments

The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

20 June 202421 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White person holding a glass ball that flips the image upside down, granting a different perspective to represent the topic if the article - The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are many useful skills to have in your toolbox. One of those skills is cognitive reframing. Here’s why you should add it to yours

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, What is...28 Comments

What You Need To Know About The Sunk Cost Fallacy

5 June 202414 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a sunken yacht and a small boat with people on it near by to represent the topic of the article - What You Need To Know About The Sunk Cost Fallacy

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe sunk cost fallacy is best known for how people keep investing money in bad ideas, but it can also be applied to mental wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Disability, Self-Care14 Comments
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