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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.

How To Be Mindful And Present In A Conversation

3 December 202418 December 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two women sitting around a table talk to each other while drinking coffee to represent the topic of the article - How To Be Mindful And Present In A Conversation

Reading Time: 6 minutesConversations can often be difficult, especially if you have social anxiety disorder. These tips will help you be present in a conversation

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Relationships, What is...6 Comments

8 Surprising Ways Your Environment Affects Your Mental Health

13 December 202411 December 2024 by Unwanted Life
An image of a woman arranging a bunch of flowers while sitting of the sofa with their dog to represent the topic of the article - 8 Surprising Ways Your Environment Affects Your Mental Health

Reading Time: 5 minutesIt might not feel like it, but our environment plays a role in our mental health, and I’m not just talking about if it’s supportive or not

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, SponsorsTags Stress10 Comments

Bad News: How Can We Better Manage Stressful Life Events?

3 December 20244 December 2024 by Unwanted Life
An image of a White man laying on the sofa, with letters about a bankruptcy and unpaid bills on his stomach, holding a crushed bear can to represent the topic of the article - Bad News: How Can We Better Manage Stressful Life Events?

Reading Time: 8 minutesReceiving bad news is a part of life, and we all respond differently to bad news. Thus, I created a guide to help us better manage this

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Stress6 Comments

The Importance Of A Good Quality Social Support Network

29 October 202413 November 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of three White women walking arm in arm and laughing together to represent the topic of the article - The Importance Of A Good Quality Social Support Network

Reading Time: 10 minutesWhen we were children, it was a lot easier to make friends and have a social support network. As an adult, it’s hard, so let my guide help

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, LGBTQI+, Racism, Relationships, Stress, What is...8 Comments

Warhammer 40K: A Grimdark Positive Perspective On Wellbeing

29 October 20246 November 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo realistic image of a Blood Angel Space Marine from Warhammer 40K to represent the topic of the article - Warhammer 40K: A Grimdark Positive Perspective On Wellbeing

Reading Time: 12 minutesYou might not think any well-being benefits can be learned from the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40K, but you’d be wrong

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Care, Stress, Support, What is...10 Comments

Mental Health Support: Knowing When And How To Seek Help

24 October 202430 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man with dreadlocks with his head in his hands during a counselling session to represent the topic of the article - Mental Health Support: Knowing When And How To Seek Help

Reading Time: 7 minutesMuch work has been done to tackle mental health stigma, but people are still letting such views stop them from seeking mental health support

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, SponsorsTags Addiction, Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Depression, Support6 Comments

Top Ways To Address Personal Challenges With Expert Guidance

22 October 202423 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman helping another woman get into a yoga pose, to represent the topic of the article - Top Ways To Address Personal Challenges With Expert Guidance

Reading Time: 6 minutesOften, our personal challenges require support beyond what we can give ourselves. There’s nothing wrong with seeking expert guidance

Categories Advice, Research, SponsorsTags Support, What is...12 Comments

Animedoro: A Unique Twist On The Pomodoro Technique

15 October 202416 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone putting anime images up on a wall to represent the topic of the article - Animedoro: A Unique Twist On The Pomodoro Technique

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Pomodoro Technique is a well-known method for productivity, but what if I told you there was an upgrade? Welcome to the Animedoro method

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Education, Self-Care, Stress, What is...14 Comments

How To Use Exposure Therapy To Tackle Eating Disorders?

7 October 20249 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman with blue hair eating grapes using their prosthetic arm to represent the topic of the article - How To Use Exposure Therapy To Tackle Eating Disorders?

Reading Time: 11 minutesAlthough it might not seem like it at first glance, exposure therapy can be a ritual approach to tackling someone’s eating disorder

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Eating Disorders, Treatment, What is...13 Comments

Fear Of Free Time: The Horror Of Having Nothing To Do

1 October 20242 October 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man wearing a baseball cap alone, eyes closed, to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Free Time: The Horror Of Having Nothing To Do

Reading Time: 6 minutesBoredom and the fear of free time are two different things. While boredom can be dull, a fear of free time indicates an avoidance of self

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Trauma11 Comments
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