Grounding Techniques: A Selection Of The Best Methods
Reading Time: 9 minutesThere are many situations where grounding techniques can be beneficial to our mental wellbeing. So I’ve created a list of ones for you to try
What is…
Welcome to the What Is… 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 What Is…, which will explain a particular topic, such as explaining and defining what psychosis is.
Articles here may include personal accounts as well as tips and information on the subject.
The Little Known Truth About Thought Suppression
Reading Time: 8 minutesThought suppression is a common coping strategy, but it’s a flawed safety and avoidance behaviour. But there are two great alternatives
Will The Wellbeing Technique Of Affirmations Change Your Life?
Reading Time: 6 minutesMental health and self-care bloggers everywhere talk about affirmations, but why? Read this article to find out how they can change your life
Am I Depressed? Here Are The Warning Signs
Reading Time: 10 minutesSometimes you just need to ask yourself, am I depressed? Depression can creep up on us and take us to a dark place before we even realise it
What Makes Micromanipulations Ruin A Relationship
Reading Time: 6 minutesToxic behaviours are commonly associated with narcissists, but anyone can engage in them, especially micromanipulations, sometimes unknowingly
How To Manage Loneliness With Friends And Family
Reading Time: 8 minutesThis year’s Mental Health Awareness Week topic is loneliness and this article will discuss why that’s important to our mental wellbeing
How To Handle Toxic Family Members
Reading Time: 11 minutesToxic family members can really do a number on us during our childhood and even in our adulthood. But it’s never too late to decide to do something about it
Interoceptive Exposure: How To Use It To Manage Anxiety
Reading Time: 9 minutesInteroceptive exposure is an exposure therapy similar to graded exposure, which is used to tackle bodily sensations associated with anxieties
Fika: How To Improve Wellbeing Like A Swede
Reading Time: 5 minutesWe all like to take a break when we can. But to get the most of our breaks, we should model them on the Swedish fika. Read this article to find out why
Achievements Collage: An Easy Way To Celebrate Yourself
Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating an achievements collage is a creative way to remind yourself of your achievements, boost motivation, and combat negative thoughts