How The Pandemic Changed My Life Pandemic- you can leave now.Let’s keep it really real. The pandemic has caused so much chaos: jobs, life and everything in between.Why is the pandemic still here?!I thought we would have left the pandemic in 2020. But here we are still with the bullshit. Little did we know how things would go as we…
Negativity is one of the biggest obstacles to growth Growth is not a linear process. It is stressful, we may come across a bit of negativity and sometimes it’s an overwhelming process. Negativity may come in the form of things and people. What may be deemed as negativity may differ between people.Negativity in people is when they have a closed…
What Is Mental Health? According to the World Heath Organisation (WHO), mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to her or his community”. It is the psychological part of an…
Balance is key! As we resume ‘normalcy’ and reopen to the world, life will get busier as we are allowed back outside. The responsibilities didn’t pause throughout lockdown but now that we can be somewhat more social while still practising social distance. Now, having the ability to see people whilst maintain our schedules can be hectic. Having many things on…
What is Anxiety? Anxiety is a mental health disorder that impacts millions of people. According to Mind, 1 in 4 people will experience some kind of mental health each year in England alone. Anxiety causes negative feelings and thoughts that can create physical and emotional symptoms in the body. If you would like to know more about anxiety, click the…
Habits are key to change your mindset What are habits?Habits are decisions, big or small, that you carry out every day. Your current habits (reading my blog, which I appreciate, thank you!) determine and shape how your life is today. Every aspect of your life; your eating habits, how you talk to people, how physically active you are, what your…
You have got to be yourself! I’m sure that you have heard the saying, “Be yourself”, “No one can be you, so just be yourself.” It is easier said than done. Especially during these times with the influence of social media. Not a day goes by without you going on social media unless you have superhuman strength and resist it.I…
What is self-sabotaging? Self-sabotage is the thought patterns and behaviour that stop you from living your best life.It is letting the negative voice is your head (that we all have) win every time. ‘I can’t do this’‘I don’t deserve this promotion’‘Why does this happen to me every time?’ It can be a revolving door; the repetitive negative thought patterns which…
What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome (IS) is an overwhelming feeling and belief that we are not worthy or don’t believe that we are as successful or established as others know us to be. Imposter syndrome, also known as the imposter phenomenon, was first introduced by psychologists Suzanne Imes and Pauline Rose Clance in 1978. The beginning of imposter syndrome…
What is ‘purpose?’ According to our good old friend Google, purpose is one’s reason and intention for which they do something within psychology, their hierarchy of needs. Maslow, who proposed the hierarchy of needs, introduced this theory in 1943. Within the hierarchy of needs, there are 5 categories that every human needs: Psychological needs, safety, belonging and love, esteem and…
