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Self-Care

Welcome to the self-care archive. If you’ve clicked this tag, then you’re interested in quickly finding all the articles that are related to this topic. If so, then you’re in the right place.

Here you’ll find all the articles that have been tagged to be about self-care or to contain information about this topic.

Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.

Playfulness: The Horrors Are Never-ending, Yet I Remain Silly

28 January 202518 September 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young Black child in wellies jumping in a puddle in an alleyway to represent the topic of the article - Playfulness: The Horrors Are Never-ending, Yet I Remain Silly

Reading Time: 6 minutesFight back against our dystopian lives by engaging in some good old-fashioned playfulness and silliness and free your inner child

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Happiness, Self-Care, Stress, What is...12 Comments

How Living With The Feeling Of Being Lost Leaves You Vulnerable

28 June 202431 July 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man lost in the woods with their camping pack to represent the topic of the article - How Living With The Feeling Of Being Lost Leaves You Vulnerable

Reading Time: 6 minutesThe feeling of being lost is an unpleasant feeling, but one we’ll all likely experience at some point. But how can this make you vulnerable?

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, What is...4 Comments

Turning Your Home Into A Health Oasis: Some Do’s And Don’ts

8 July 202410 July 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a tidy bedroom to represent the topic of the article - Turning Your Home Into A Health Oasis: Some Do's And Don'ts

Reading Time: 5 minutesHaving a health oasis in our own home can be a great way to look after our mental wellbeing, so here are some tips on how to create your own

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

Ditch Dating Apps For Friendship Apps If You’re Lonely

3 June 202426 June 2024 by Unwanted Life
A woman laying on a bed looking at their phone to represent the topic of the article - Ditch Dating Apps For Friendship Apps If You're Lonely

Reading Time: 8 minutesWhen feeling lonely, your first instinct may be to match with someone on a dating app. However, you may be better off using a friendship app

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Relationships, Self-Care10 Comments

Moving More For Your Wellbeing: Mental Health Awareness Week

3 June 202415 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A White woman dancing to represent the topic of the article - Moving More For Your Wellbeing Mental Health Awareness Week

Reading Time: 5 minutesMoving more is this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. So I’ve put together some tips to help you get moving for your well-being

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Stress17 Comments

Seeking Acceptance In Yourself For Better Mental Health

3 June 20248 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman looking through a set of tourist binoculars to represent the topic of the article - Seeking Acceptance In Yourself For Better Mental Health

Reading Time: 8 minutesMany of our issues arise from not accepting our authentic selves. Seeking acceptance of ourselves can free us from these chains

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Self-Care, What is...4 Comments

Reset Days: The Exciting Benefits Of Personal Wellness Days

3 June 20241 May 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man reading a book while laying on a sofa to represent the topic of the article - Reset Days: The Exciting Benefits Of Personal Wellness Days

Reading Time: 5 minutesLife is pretty much a never-ending source of stress, but incorporating reset days into your life might be the glue that holds it all together

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...8 Comments

How To Use The Dutch Concept Of Niksen As Self-Care

3 June 20243 April 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White child walking through a field of tulip to represent the topic of the article - How To Use The Dutch Concept Of Niksen As Self-Care

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe art of doing nothing (niksen) is a Dutch take on mindfulness, similar to bed rotting, helping us disconnect from an ever-demanding world

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Mindfulness, Self-Care, What is...5 Comments

How To Be A Supportive Partner To Someone With Agoraphobia

3 June 202413 March 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a couple holding hands by holny holding to of their fingers together, both of which have a matching anchor tattoo to represent the topic of the article - How To Be A Supportive Partner To Someone With Agoraphobia

Reading Time: 9 minutesBeing a supportive partner can be hard work. The following guide shows you how you can improve in that role and protect your well-being

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Family, Friends, Phobias, Relationships, Self-Care, Support, What is...5 Comments

Finding Purpose And Meaning In Life, The Therapist Way

3 June 20246 March 2024 by Unwanted Life
An image of a woman with "The Mission Journal" journal in her lap to represent the topic of the article - Finding Purpose And Meaning In Life, The Therapist Way

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere are methods a therapist uses to guide clients in finding purpose and meaning in life, and this article turns that into self-help

Categories Advice, General, Research, TherapyTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Support, What is...12 Comments
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