Protect your mental health at ALL costs! It should be your number one priority so protect is while you can! If you’re not happy, it effects everything around you: your relationships, work…everything. I’ve come to a point in my life where anything and anyone that is having an impact on my mental health has got to go! Therefore, my job…
Author: Confidant Candy
Looking For A Job? Here is What NOT To Do.
Job seeking? You’ve got to look at the bigger picture. Like it or not, We will all have to work at some point.Over the years, I have had many jobs. From waitressing to pharmacy technician, I’ve done a bunch of odd jobs. Without a job, we can’t pay our bills, save money or afford a roof over our head. Due…
Let’s Talk about Black men and Mental health
Dear Black men, we stand with you. I’ve often heard that Black men in particular are expected to act like a tough guy at all times. Why is that? Growing up, I don’t ever recall seeing or hearing black men discuss their most intimate feelings and you can FORGET about crying. Black men are expected to be tough at all…
CBT- My Experience Of Online Therapy For Anxiety and Depression.
Cognitive behavioural therapy has changed the game. I am a sucker for personal development. Hence this whole entire blog! I have been on my healing journey for some time now and it has definitely been a rollercoaster. Life is full of ups and downs which is to be expected. Throughout my twenties, I have been searching for ways to improve…
Tips For an Introvert at Work
Introverts In The Workplace The workplace can be full of life: from gossip to tight deadlines to casual Fridays. However, for some (me included, at times), the workplace can be overwhelming. Introversion is a personality type whereby one looks inward and enjoys solitude. Maintains a small group of friends and being around large groups of people is taxing to our…
Readjusting to the workplace
3 Helpful Tips To Help You To Ease Back Into The Workplace I would be lying if I said I was a bit stressed about working again.The last time I worked, was sometime in February. Lord. Although, I am a bit of a workaholic, not working did take a toll but I had other things to do such as complete…
How to Deal With Your Wellbeing During University
4 Tips to monitor your wellbeing First things first, for those who are going to university, congratulations! It is not an easy achievement and I do hope you are proud of what you have accomplished thus far. Greatness is coming your way! And don’t forget to count your blessings while you’re at it. Going to university was one of my…
Did You Know That September is Suicide Prevention Month?
Suicide is a sensitive topic, therefore, talking to someone about how they feel should be done so with caution. September is suicide prevention month. In the UK alone, according to the office for national statistics (ONS) there were 6507 registered suicides in 2018. That is a tremendous amount of people. Suicide is a very sensitive topic that should not be…
5 Tips To Overcome The End Of Summer Blues
Can you believe it’s end the end of summer already?! I can’t believe summer is coming to an end. I feel like new years’ was just the other day. Time is escaping me y’all. Send help please. If you’re like me, you live for summer. (I mean this year was a bit…different) You are summer (LEO BABIES REPRESENT). You enjoy…
4 Simple Steps to Practice Self-Care When You are Feeling Low
Do you struggle to incorporate self-care into your daily routine especially when you feel low? There are going to be times when are mood changes for the worst. We may have triggers that cause this or it may just happen.Which is ok. I have too experienced mood swings and there are times when I do not want to get out…