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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.

8 Ways To Cultivate Internal Validation For Better Mental Wellbeing

5 June 202423 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White child wearing a t-shirt that says "love who you are" to represent the topic of the article - 8 Ways To Cultivate Internal Validation For Better Mental Wellbeing

Reading Time: 6 minutesFeeling validated is important. An overreliance on external validation can be a problem. So, it’s important to grow your internal validation

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags What is...22 Comments

How To Live Your Life As An Absolute Legend

5 June 202416 August 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of different mini statues of Link from The Legend of Zelda to represent the topic of the article - How To Live Your Life As An Absolute Legend

Reading Time: 5 minutesThere are legends, and then there are LEGENDS! If you want to know how to become the latter, then check out this handy guide

Categories Advice, GeneralTags What is...26 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

Embracing Cue-Controlled Relaxation For Better Mental Wellbeing

5 June 202426 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White goth laying in a field relaxing to represent the topic of the article - Embracing Cue Controlled Relaxation For Better Mental Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt’s difficult to relax when we’re feeling stressed or anxious, but there is a way to hack this issue using cue-controlled relaxation

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Coping Strategies, Stress, What is...22 Comments

6 Ways The Three Circles Of Attention Can Improve Wellbeing

5 June 202419 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman standing on a dark stage lit up by a spotlight to represent the topic of the article - 6 Ways The Three Circles Of Attention Can Improve Wellbeing

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe three circles of attention, something that started in the arts, can be applied to your wellbeing for better mental health

Categories Advice, General, Mental HealthTags Coping Strategies, Relationships, Self-Care, What is...10 Comments

What Is The Art Of Self-Reflection?

5 June 202412 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of aWhite woman laying in a meadow with a reflection of her appearing in a mirror. The image represents the topic of the article - What Is The Art Of Self-Reflection?

Reading Time: 4 minutesLife is a continuous existence of personal growth, at least it’s meant to be. One way to facilitate that growth is through self-reflection

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, What is...14 Comments

How To Practise Mindfulness In Your Everyday Life

5 June 20245 July 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black man and an Asian woman meditating in the park to represent the topic of the article - How To Practise Mindfulness In Your Everyday Life

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe following is a simple guide on how you can practise mindfulness in your everyday life with minimal interruption to your life

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Self-Care, What is...20 Comments

Binge Eating: Can Depression Make You Binge Eat?

12 May 202528 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White woman with blue hair and clear framed glasses eating a slice of pizza to represent the topic of the article - Binge Eating: Can Depression Make You Binge Eat?

Reading Time: 6 minutesEating is an important part of being human. However, our eating can become maladaptive, resulting in issues like binge eating

Categories General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Depression, What is...16 Comments

The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

20 June 202421 June 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a White person holding a glass ball that flips the image upside down, granting a different perspective to represent the topic if the article - The Art Of Reframing And Its Benefits To Our Wellbeing

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are many useful skills to have in your toolbox. One of those skills is cognitive reframing. Here’s why you should add it to yours

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, Research, TherapyTags Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, What is...28 Comments

How To Use Your Recovery Capital To Succeed

5 June 202424 May 2023 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman putting money into a piggy bank to represent the topic of the article - How To Use Your Recovery Capital To Succeed

Reading Time: 5 minutesRecovery capital is best known within the field of addiction, but I believe it has applications outside of that, such as within mental health

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Coping Strategies, Self-Care, What is...14 Comments
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