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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.

LEGO: The Amazing Way They Bring People Together To Play Well

28 January 202524 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a child building a Lego set to represent the topic of the article - LEGO: The Amazing Way They Bring People Together To Play Well

Reading Time: 8 minutesLEGO isn’t just for kids anymore. There are many reasons why you might want to build your way to happiness with these colourful plastic bricks

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Autism, Happiness, Mindfulness, Self-Care14 Comments

The 10 Amazing Things Xmas Can Teach Us About Well-being

4 June 20246 December 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young Black girl putting an ornament on the Christmas tree to represent the topic of the article - The 10 Amazing Things Xmas Can Teach Us About Well-being

Reading Time: 5 minutesXmas (Christmas) is one of the few times a year when people come together, and in that spirit, help others. So what can we learn from Xmas?

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Self-Care10 Comments

Using The Parental Skill Of Active Ignoring For Your Wellbeing

4 June 202422 November 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man trying to talk to their partner who is ignoring them, to represent the topic of the article - Using The Parental Skill Of Active Ignoring For Your Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesActive ignoring is a useful parenting skill that’s still taught, but it also has use outside of parenting that’ll help with your wellbeing

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

Glimmers: Switching Our Focus To Microjoys For Better Wellbeing

4 June 202425 October 2023 by Unwanted Life
A Black woman looking through a small set of binoculars, smiling, and pointing to represent the topic of the article - Glimmers: Switching Our Focus To Microjoys For Better Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesIn a world where we can’t avoid the negatives in the world, glimmers might be another tool in the box to change that and help us feel happier

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Happiness, Positive Psychology, Self-Care, What is...15 Comments

Positivity Journal: The Easy Starting Point To Becoming Happier

13 April 202518 October 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting at a table writing in her journal to represent the topic of the article - Positivity Journal: The Easy Starting Point To Becoming Happier

Reading Time: 4 minutesLooking for a simple way to become happier? Then look no further than the positive psychology intervention of keeping a positivity journal

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Happiness, Journaling, Positive Psychology, Self-Care, What is...22 Comments

Micro Workouts: How To Improve Health With Exercise Snacking

13 April 20254 October 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White man holding a plank pose with their daughter sitting on his back, at home, to represent the topic of the article - Micro Workouts: How To Improve Health With Exercise Snacking

Reading Time: 4 minutesFinding time for an exercise session in your busy day can be a pain, but that’s not the case with micro workouts and exercise snacking

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Fitness, Self-Care, Stress, What is...21 Comments

CBT-E: The Surprising Benefits Of Maintaining An Eating Schedule

4 June 202427 September 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman with Down's syndrome eating a snack outside to represent the topic of the article - CBT-E: The Surprising Benefits Of Maintaining An Eating Schedule

Reading Time: 5 minutesAs CBT-E has shown, having an eating schedule and a meal planner can be very beneficial to our overall health. Come find out why

Categories Advice, General, Health, Mental Health, ResearchTags Diet, Eating Disorders, Men's Health, Reactive Hypoglycaemia, Self-Care, Women's Health10 Comments

Poor Mental Health: A Guide To Dealing With Complaints

4 June 202420 September 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman shouting and pointing at another woman to represent the topic of the article - Poor Mental Health: A Guide To Dealing With Complaints

Reading Time: 5 minutesDealing with complaints is a common problem as quality declines. For the sake of your well-being, these steps will make the experience easier

Categories Advice, General, MeTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Stress16 Comments

Does Engaging In Bed Rotting Really Count As Self-Care?

4 June 20246 September 2023 by Unwanted Life
A White woman with a prosthetic leg looking at her laptop in bed to represent the topic of the article - Does Engaging In Bed Rotting Really Count As Self-Care?

Reading Time: 5 minutesBed rotting is the new TikTok self-care trend that has been capturing the headlines lately. But is it really new and how good is it?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental HealthTags Depression, Self-Care, What is...14 Comments

Living With Lupus: Navigating The Challenges And Finding Hope

5 June 20249 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
An image being of a Black woman lying on the sofa nursing a headache to represent the topic of the article - Living With Lupus: Navigating The Challenges And Finding Hope

Reading Time: 6 minutesLupus is a chronic health condition that can affect the quality of life of the person with the condition, but there are ways to minimise this

Categories General, Health, Me, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...19 Comments
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