Remember when you were younger and had all these plans for what you wanted to achieve at different stages of your life? Have you achieved all that you wanted? Why do you feel like time is running out if you haven’t managed to accomplish all the goals you set for […]
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The critical elements to New Year resolutions
New Years’ resolution is a declaration of something we wish to achieve during the year. The only difference between a New Year resolution and any other career or life goal is that we use January 1st as a fresh start for making a significant change in our behaviour or life. […]
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Social Anxiety in the new normal
Social anxiety is the reluctance to engage in interpersonal & social situations you normally enjoy, because you’re worried about making a mistake, feeling awkward, or embarrassing yourself around others. A lot of people experienced some form of this even before the COVID-19 pandemic, whether it was self-consciousness before a first […]
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Why is mental health more than offering mental health “perks” to employees.
The top priority for many employees today is mental health. A survey found that 59% of employees named stress and burnout as their top concern for workplace well-being. They don’t want to sacrifice their well-being for the financial goals of any company and don’t want to work somewhere where mental […]
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The butterfly effect in our daily lives.
‘Long term effect’ ‘Long term investment’ ‘Long term goals’ We’re definitely familiar with these phrases. They are everywhere around us, and every loved one around us would remind us of this. ‘Think long term’ Let’s introduce a very interesting concept here, called the ‘Butterfly effect’ What is the butterfly effect? […]
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Coping with the loss of a loved one during Covid19
Coping with a loss is difficult, but in Covid19 it is even harder. Often, the loss of life to the coronavirus is sudden, and family members are unable to be by their loved one’s side because of restrictions. The separation only adds to the grief and sadness of loved ones […]
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Ask a psychologist: How do I improve my self-confidence?
First things first, we need to acknowledge the fact that everyone is unique, and each one’s journey & goals are unique to them. Comparing your journey and goals with someone else is like expecting a fish to climb a tree. So, what can we do to focus on ourselves and […]
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