Have you ever caught yourself stuck in a pattern of thinking that no matter what you do, it just never feels like enough? Maybe you blame yourself when things don’t go right, but brush it off as luck. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and it might be a sign of learned helplessness.

Most of us have heard of the term grit, and think that it is good to be “gritty”. When we think about how best to define it, Angela Duckworth does a pretty good job in her book. She is also a crazy good speaker and has a great Ted Talk on the subject. Feel free to check it out here.

Toxic STRESS! What is it good for? Absolutely nothi…. Wait, that’s not entirely true.

Stress is something that many of us are told to try to avoid. We are forever talking about feeling stressed out, and feeling the need to escape and chill out.

During the pandemic of COVID 19, we all learned to switch over to virtual formats and ways of living. Many of us worked from home, did our meetings virtually and were forced to learn Zoom, Google Meets etc. overnight.

Among the most important steps you will take in your journey to improving your mental health and wellness is selecting the right counsellor. Building a strong connection with a counsellor can be immensely rewarding as it can create a space where you feel heard, respected and seen.

In the field of mental health, the terms counsellor, therapist, and psychologist are often used interchangeably, which can be confusing when you are trying to find the right professional to suit your needs.

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the moment, without judgment. It involves intentionally paying attention to your thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, or the surrounding environment.