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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.

What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

8 June 202418 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a female metalhead wearing a Slipknot T-shirt with her hands over her ears to represent the topic of the article - What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship

Reading Time: 6 minutesToxic behaviours are commonly associated with narcissists, but anyone can engage in them, especially micromanipulations, sometimes unknowingly

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Depression, Relationships, What is...48 Comments

How To Manage Loneliness With Friends And Family

8 June 202411 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A Black man and woman playing twister outdoors in the park to represent the topic of the article - How To Manage Loneliness With Friends And Family #IveBeenThere

Reading Time: 8 minutesThis year’s Mental Health Awareness Week topic is loneliness and this article will discuss why that’s important to our mental wellbeing

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Bullying, Family, Friends, Relationships, What is...38 Comments

Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

8 June 20244 May 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman standing in front of a waterfall holding a sign that says "I'm here you not" to represent the topic of the article - Why You Need To Stop Making Comparisons Right Now

Reading Time: 9 minutesIt’s easy to fall into the making comparisons trap, which can cause a downward spiral. But don’t worry, this article has you covered

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care52 Comments

18 Amazing Interview Tips For Someone Who Has A Mental Illness

8 June 202427 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian man interviewing an Asian woman to represent the topic of the article - 18 Amazing Interview Tips For Someone Who Has A Mental Illness

Reading Time: 7 minutesInterviews can be stressful, but it’s even harder if you have a mental illness or health issue. But these interview tips can help with that

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Stress, Work48 Comments

How To Handle Toxic Family Members

8 June 202420 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white women in white wearing a gas mask to represent the topic of the article - How To Handle Toxic Family Members

Reading Time: 11 minutesToxic family members can really do a number on us during our childhood and even in our adulthood. But it’s never too late to decide to do something about it

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Childhood, Family, Racism, Relationships, What is...49 Comments

Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety

9 June 20246 April 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a white woman with her head in her hand and "don't panic" wrote across her face and "do" on her left hand to represent the topic of the article - Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety And Phobias

Reading Time: 9 minutesInteroceptive exposure is an exposure therapy similar to graded exposure, which is used to tackle bodily sensations associated with anxieties

Categories Advice, General, Health, Me, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Exposure therapy, Phobias, Psychosis, What is...30 Comments

Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

9 June 202423 March 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of people at a coffee shop to represent the topic of the article - Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all like to take a break when we can. But to get the most of our breaks, we should model them on the Swedish fika. Read this article to find out why

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is..., Work87 Comments

Tachycardia Symptoms And The Different Heart Arrhythmias

9 June 202423 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white woman holding her hands to her chest while wearing a heart shaped ring on her finger to represent the topic of the article - Tachycardia Symptoms And The Different Kinds Of Heart Arrhythmias

Reading Time: 7 minutesTachycardia symptoms can often be written off as being anxiety, so knowing the right information could help you be taken seriously by your GP

Categories Advice, General, Health, MeTags What is...44 Comments

What To Do If You’re Lonely On Valentine’s Day

9 June 20249 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman in a black room being partially illuminated by a red light in the shape of a heart to represent the topic of the article - What To Do If You're Lonely On Valentine's Day

Reading Time: 8 minutesAt one point or another, most of us have felt lonely on Valentine’s Day. If that’s going to be you this Valentine’s Day, then check out this guide

Categories Advice, GeneralTags BPD, Relationships, Self-Care, What is...64 Comments

Depression Meals: Simple Meals To Cook When Lacking Motivation

9 June 20242 February 2022 by Unwanted Life
A white woman in a wheelchair preparing food in the kitchen to represent the topic of the article - Depression Meals: Simple Recipes To Cook When Lacking Motivation - Unwanted Life

Reading Time: 6 minutesCheck out these depression meals for simple recipes to tie you over when you have no motivation to eat, let alone cook

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care92 Comments
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