Tag: mental health
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How can I help?
When a major earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean on December 26, 2004 resulting in a devastating tsunami, more than $6.2 billion was donated and relief efforts were mobilized around the world. Many people asked, how can I help? It’s human nature to want to help those in need. It’s in our DNA. Giving to…
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Building a Routine is Crucial When Self-isolating
Humans are creatures who crave routine. We like the certainty and predictability of it. That’s why trying to change and adapting to change can be so hard. But right now, we’re all going through one of the biggest changes in our lives and building a routine can help you cope with it. Whether it’s work,…
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Got the winter blues? You’re not alone.
If you’re feeling the winter blues or getting down about the long dark nights, you’re not alone. The third Monday of January has been labelled as Blue Monday as one of the most depressing days of the year. It’s around this time post-holiday boredom sets in and people find their New Year’s resolutions faltering. And…
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Optimism and Health: The Benefits
The pessimist may be right in the end, but the optimist has more fun along the way. That positive mindset may be doing more than just providing a bit of fun. Optimism can improve your health too. We’ve known for a long time the connection between the mental and physical states, but the mental side…