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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.

‘Good Vibes Only’: The Harmful Side Of Toxic Positivity

10 March 202512 March 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two White children running up a hill, both wearing gas masks and both holding balloons, with an abandoned industrial facility in the background. This photo represents the topic of the article - 'Good Vibes Only': The Harmful Side Of Toxic Positivity

Reading Time: 9 minutesPositivity and positive psychology have been hijacked to become toxic positivity, and this harmful version of positivity is being sold to us

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TheoryTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, Relationships, What is...14 Comments

Unlock Your Inner Artist: The Powerful Benefits Of Creativity

21 February 20255 March 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of a woman painting a mural on an outside wall to represent the topic of the article - Unlock Your Inner Artist: The Powerful Benefits Of Creativity

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhether we think we’re creative or not, we’re all capable of using our creativity to better ourselves: here are more reasons to enjoy the arts

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Coping Strategies, Self-Care, Stress, What is...8 Comments

23 Amazing Tricks For Overcoming Your Procrastination Issues

11 February 202519 February 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a group of people all looking at their smartphones to represent the topic of the article - 23 Amazing Tricks For Overcoming Your Procrastination Issues

Reading Time: 12 minutesProcrastination is still not fully understood. However, we have found many ways to overcome it, and this guide outlines 23 tips to do that

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Mental Health, ResearchTags Stress, Time Management, What is...24 Comments

Investing In Yourself: The Amazing Power Of Consistent Self-Care

11 February 202512 February 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting on her bed drinking tea and reading a book to represent the topic of the article - Investing In Yourself: The Amazing Power Of Consistent Self-Care

Reading Time: 8 minutesThere is nothing selfish/wasteful about investing in yourself, and one of the best ways to do that, believe it or not, is through self-care

Categories Advice, General, Research, TheoryTags Anxiety, Depression, Self-Care, Stress, What is...10 Comments

Random Acts Of Kindness Week: It’s Nice To #BeKind

3 February 20255 February 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a young man helping an elderly Black man prepare food to represent the topic of the article - Random Acts Of Kindness Week: It's Nice To #BeKind

Reading Time: 5 minutesRandom acts of kindness aren’t new, but they often go unnoticed. I want to help shine the light on the societal benefits of such acts #BeKind

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Happiness, Self-Care, What is...10 Comments

The Real World Benefits Of Establishing A Morning Routine

10 December 202429 January 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of an Asian woman in bed stretching as they prepare to start the day, to reflect the topic of the article - The Real World Benefits Of Establishing A Morning Routine

Reading Time: 5 minutesRoutines can often be seen as boring, especially for young adults. But routines have a lot of benefits, particularly a morning routine

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Depression, Self-Care, What is...17 Comments

Habit Stacking: The Cheat Code To Adopting New Behaviours

10 December 202422 January 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of a mum with two children stacking a set of toy blocks to represent the topic of the article - Habit Stacking: The Cheat Code To Adopting New Behaviours

Reading Time: 4 minutesThroughout our lives we want to adopt new behaviours and habits, but they often don’t stick. One way to help with that is habit stacking

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

There’s Being Clumsy, And Then There’s Living With Dyspraxia

3 December 202425 December 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone slipping on a banana peal to represent the topic of the article - There's Being Clumsy, And Then There's Living With Dyspraxia

Reading Time: 5 minutesDyspraxia is a surprisingly common learning difficulty, but not many people know what it is, so this article will address this knowledge gap

Categories General, ResearchTags Education, What is...6 Comments

How To Be Mindful And Present In A Conversation

3 December 202418 December 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of two women sitting around a table talk to each other while drinking coffee to represent the topic of the article - How To Be Mindful And Present In A Conversation

Reading Time: 6 minutesConversations can often be difficult, especially if you have social anxiety disorder. These tips will help you be present in a conversation

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Anxiety, Relationships, What is...6 Comments

Building Resilience: An Amazing Guide To Psychological Durability

3 December 202427 November 2024 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a flower growing amoung a pile of rocks to represent the topic of the article - Building Resilience: An Amazing Guide To Psychological Durability

Reading Time: 11 minutesIt’s all about building resilience nowadays. But what does that even mean and how can we effectively go about cultivating our resilience?

Categories General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Coping Strategies, Depression, Self-Care, Stress, What is...8 Comments
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