Art can be therapeutic. Art therapy is a treatment method that uses drawing, painting, and sculpting. This method is based on the belief that the artistic and creative process helps people resolve inner conflicts, release deep emotions, create self-awareness, manage behaviour and achieve insight. Art therapy is used to help treat disorders such as depression,…
Children are small beings in their development stage and up until we realize that, we may do things wrong. Many people raise children as robots that should be programmed, to feel, behave and work in a certain way. Many have also asked me how they can be sure their children are able to deal with…
A mantra is a statement or slogan repeated frequently. Mine is, “One day, we are all gonna die.” I know it sounds a bit weird but please don’t crucify me before you hear me out. It works for me and it keeps me going! How does it help me? It reminds me of the vulnerability…
Life is more important than anything else we may seek or desire. Kindness is rare but one of the best gifts you can give anyone. If you need help, ask for it. The best formula for success is action. Planning well in advance will save you a lot of energy. No man is an island.…
Therapy can be a super rewarding way to sift through the emotional baggage that’s holding you back. But because it involves being vulnerable and diving into some pretty murky subjects and feelings, you might find yourself indulging in self-sabotaging behaviors that halt your progress and you may not even realize it. Therapists call these therapy-interfering…
Today I celebrate my birthday and I am really really grateful to be alive!!! I am not going to share anything much about what I have achieved as just the thought of being alive alone, especially under such difficult times is enough to make me jump around with joy. But as a tradition, which I…
So I am going to share with you one of my therapeutic remedies as part of my mental health exercises. WATER! I go outdoors, besides a water reservoir, be it an ocean, a river, or just a water pond, I find water to be very therapeutic. I dress comfortably and walk barefooted on the grass…
This is my birth month and as always, I share a bit about my personal life in case I may be able to help one or two people. As I am writing about mental health this year, I will be sharing a bit about my mental health journey as a response to some of the…
Make your mental health a priority Some simple tips to help you get through Never underestimate the power of physical exercise. Put it on your to-do list. Exercise when you feel like doing it and when you don’t feel like doing it, especially when you don’t feel like doing it because that’s when you most…
In recent years, researchers have emphasized that mental health is just as important as physical health when it comes to a person’s overall well-being. Understanding the foundations of good mental health will help you feel happier and more fulfilled in your life. A formula for achieving positive mental health is recognizing the three pillars of…