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

As the name suggests, this archive contains pretty much single article published. Here you’ll find everything from psychology, invisible disabilities, learning difficulties, health, and mental health.

Worrying Isn’t A Form Of Protection; It’s Just Fear

26 August 202527 August 2025 by Unwanted Life
Worrying Isn't A Form Of Protection; It's Just Fear

Reading Time: 7 minutesIs it possible to use worrying to think ourselves safe, or are we just making things worse by trying to think our fears away?

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Anxiety, Stress, What is...6 Comments

Emotional First Aid Kit: What Are The Best Things To Pack?

19 August 202520 August 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a first aid kit with a stethoscope with a felt heart on the end to represent the topic of the article - Emotional First Aid Kit: What Are The Best Things To Pack?

Reading Time: 5 minutesHaving a first aid kit is always beneficial, so why don’t we have an emotional first aid kit? And how could we do this for our well-being?

Categories General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Stress9 Comments

The Amazing Well-being Benefits Of A Good Morning Text

12 August 202513 August 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman in bed with a coffee, smiling as they read a good morning text to present the topic of the article - The Amazing Well-being Benefits Of A Good Morning Text

Reading Time: 4 minutesHow would it make you feel to receive a good morning text from someone you care about in your life? Why not start that habit yourself?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Relationships, Self-Care, Support14 Comments

Acceptance And Commitment Therapy: The Best Self-Help Guide

5 August 20256 August 2025 by Unwanted Life
Acceptance And Commitment Therapy: The Best Self-Help Guide

Reading Time: 12 minutesAcceptance and commitment therapy is a mindfulness approach that offers a different way to overcome our unwanted thoughts and feelings

Categories General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Mindfulness, Self-Care, What is...13 Comments

Will Discovering Your Motivational Factors Help You Achieve More

7 July 202530 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting on the hood of her car looking at a founded out paper map to represent the topic of the article - Will Discovering Your Motivational Factors Help You Achieve More

Reading Time: 6 minutesIf motivation were a limitless resource, we’d be sorted. Sadly, it’s not. But tapping into our motivational factors can change that

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Motivation, What is...6 Comments

Walk Smarter, Live Better: The Advantages Of Japanese Walking

7 July 202523 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two Japanese retirees walking to represent the topic of the article - Walk Smarter, Live Better: The Advantages Of Japanese Walking

Reading Time: 5 minutesEveryone’s heard about the importance of doing 10,000 steps a day. But what if I told you the Japanese walking method is better for you?

Categories Advice, General, Health, ResearchTags Fitness, Self-Care, What is...11 Comments

High-Functioning Depression: The Invisible Battle You Don’t See

7 July 202516 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman working on her laptop to represent the topic of the article - High-Functioning Depression: The Invisible Battle You Don't See

Reading Time: 5 minutesHigh-functioning depression is a term that’s gaining traction in society, one that highlights how hidden mental health conditions can be

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, What is...17 Comments

When Fun Becomes Ruin: The Slippery Slope Of Gambling

7 July 20259 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man opening his wallet to show that he's broke, to represent the topic of the article - When Fun Becomes Ruin: The Slippery Slope Of Gambling

Reading Time: 7 minutesGambling is an activity that a lot of people engage in, but just like with drugs and alcohol, gambling can become a problem, an addiction

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Support, What is...5 Comments

The Harm Of Trying To Be Everyone’s Favourite Person

16 June 20252 July 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of four Black male friends lined up to represent the topic of the article - The Harm Of Trying To Be Everyone's Favourite Person

Reading Time: 7 minutesIt’s human nature to want to be liked, but it’s a problem when we need to be everyone’s favourite person. Here’s why

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Happiness, Relationships, Stress8 Comments

When Questions Trigger You: Practical Coping Strategies

16 June 202525 June 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a desk covered in question marks to represent the topic of the article - When Questions Trigger You: Practical Coping Strategies

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen questions trigger you, some steps can be taken to help manage that situation and help avoid that happening again

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Trauma13 Comments
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