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Welcome to the facts and research category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that will contain information gathered from reliable and peer reviewed sources.

In the facts and research archive, you’ll find articles that use journals and other reliable information sources. The majority of the articles will be referenced using the American Psychological Association (APA) format. I’m using APA because that’s the referencing style I was taught to use. So, you’ll find a detailed reference section at the end of the articles using this format.

If you’re looking for advice and information that has had extra research done to support the context of the articles, then this is the archive for you.

Wabi-sabi: The Amazing Beauty In The Broken And Imperfect

9 September 202524 September 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of a broken mask that has been fixed in parts with gold, using the Kintsugi approach, to represent the topic of the article - Wabi-sabi: The Amazing Beauty In The Broken And Imperfect

Reading Time: 8 minutesFinding beauty in imperfection and embracing the imperfect is a core principle of wabi-sabi, one that is fantastic for our mental well-being

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Mindfulness, Stress, What is...6 Comments

Hugging The Cactus: A Game Winning Strategy By Iron Man

9 September 202517 September 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone holding a potted cactus to present the topic of the article -Hugging The Cactus: A Game Winning Strategy By Iron Man

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat can Iron Man teach us about life? One thing he can teach us is how hugging the cactus can be important. Click the article to find out more

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Addiction, Trauma, What is...13 Comments

The Important Terms And Conditions For Our Well-being

2 September 20253 September 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a magnifying glass over a terms and conditions document to represent the topic of the article - The Important Terms And Conditions For Our Well-being

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat do terms and conditions have to do with our wellbeing? If you want to find out what they have to do with it, check out this article

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...13 Comments

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
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