As women, many of us fall into the trap of trying to do everything for everyone. Whether it is taking care of family, meeting work demands, or being there for friends, we often spread ourselves too thin. And when we slip—when we feel like we have fallen short, or when someone else seems to be …
Anxiety can be a heavy burden in our lives, causing us to become overwhelmed with worry or fear of what the future holds. It’s important to remember that while anxiety can cause us to feel like we are unable to move forward, there are steps we can take towards providing ourselves relief from it. In …
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Today, let’s have a heart-to-heart about something that affects many of us but isn’t always easy to talk about: trauma. We will unpack what trauma really means, the difference between trauma and PTSD, and explore some ways to heal, including two powerful treatments offered here at Mind & Mood. So, what exactly is trauma? Trauma refers …
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health” resonates deeply. In a world where stress, anxiety, and depression are increasingly prevalent, the power of movement in nurturing mental well-being cannot be overstated. For many, the concept of exercise may evoke images of intense gym sessions …
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The late artist and author Anne Truitt once said, “Love… is the honouring of others in a way that grants them the grace of their own autonomy.” As powerful as this statement is, it also highlights how understanding and accepting yourself first can be the key to granting autonomy to those you love—and ultimately creating …
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Did you know that many perfectionists are actually not aware of being a perfectionist? Thinking that perfectionists are the people who do everything “perfectly” is quite common. In fact, those who constantly put relentlessly high expectations upon themselves and/or others can end up very frustrated, chronically stressed, anxious and upset, rather than fulfilled. The typical …
It’s no secret that our thoughts, emotions and behaviour are interconnected. What we think can influence how we feel, and vice versa. This is especially true when it comes to how we process and make meaning of negative events. Interestingly, research has shown that it’s not just our overall outlook that matters, but also how …
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People often talk about #confidence as if it’s a magical quality that some people are born with and others are not. But the truth is, that confidence is something that can be learned and developed over time. It’s not something that you’re born with and never loses; in fact, everyone experiences moments of self-doubt and …
How things “should be”, used to be deeply ingrained in my mind. How relationships should be, how others should act, what a man should do if he really loves you, how I should be as a friend and how friends must be to each other, how a daughter and mother should be, how a family …
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There is evidence that mindfulness increases cognitive ability and concentration and teaches us how to be in the moment rather than worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. Mindfulness has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health and well-being. It can help us focus on the present, which can improve …