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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.

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

Embracing Opportunities By Taking The Leap This Leap Year

3 June 202428 February 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young boy of colour jumping off a cliff into the sea to represent the topic of the article - Embracing Opportunities By Taking The Leap This Leap Year

Reading Time: 11 minutesThis year is a leap year, so what better time than now to take a leap and seize the opportunities life has to offer with this guide

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Support, What is...6 Comments

The Interesting Applications Of Chaos Theory On Our Wellbeing

3 June 202421 February 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black child holding a butterfly in their hands to represent the topic of the article - The Interesting Applications Of Chaos Theory On Our Wellbeing

Reading Time: 5 minutesI love chaos theory, and I’ve been thinking of ways to apply it to mental health since I read James Gleick’s book. Here are my musings on it

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

Blogging: How To Protect Your Mental Health As A Blogger?

3 June 202414 February 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman working on their blog on their laptop to represent the article title - Blogging: How To Protect Your Mental Health As A Blogger?

Reading Time: 7 minutesBlogging can be a wonderful and rewarding experience, but it doesn’t come without its downsides. Fortunately, there are ways to manage them

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Blogging, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...23 Comments

Rebranding Valentine’s Day To Make It An Inclusive Day For Love

3 June 20247 February 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a group of friends sitting around a fire on a cold beach to represent the topic of the article - Rebranding Valentine's Day To Make It An Inclusive Day For Love

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 14th of February can be a day that makes us feel lonely, but it doesn’t have to. Rebranding Valentine’s Day can change that for us by making it about love rather than just romance

Categories GeneralTags Relationships, Self-Care7 Comments

Dopamine Menu: Great Lessons From ADHD That Help Wellbeing

3 June 202431 January 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man and woman looking at menus together to represent the topic of the article - Dopamine Menu: Great Lessons From ADHD That Benefit Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesWe can learn a lot about improving our well-being from how people with ADHD manage their condition, the dopamine menu being one of them

Categories General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Psychosis, Self-Care, What is...7 Comments

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
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