In the pursuit of a fulfilling and meaningful life, embarking on a journey of self-improvement is a testament to the innate human desire for progress and enhancement. Whether you’re seeking to bolster your self-confidence, cultivate new skills, or overcome life’s obstacles, self-improvement can serve as a compass guiding you toward…
self-care tactics
Our fast-paced lives are filled with endless to-do lists and constant demands—and from the pandemonium arises a new, social-media-fuelled self-care trend: Bed rotting. To bed rot means to spend the day resting in bed, perusing social media, watching streaming services, or simply journaling or napping. Although staying in bed might…
A self-harm relapse occurs when someone engages in self-harming behavior after a period of approximately 3-4 weeks of abstaining. A self-harm relapse can happen via the same mechanism of self-harm or a different behavior. During a relapse period and the hours or days afterward, the individual may face additional temptation…
Toxic relationships are everywhere: We can have an unhealthy attachment to our parents, our partners, even our phones— anything that we interact with, really. Yet rarely do we take a look at our friends. This might be important, considering they’re the people we often vent to about everything (and everyone)…
It’s not always easy to distinguish what is healthy criticism of oneself and serious self-loathing. The following signs may point to the latter: You take everything to heart. This might mean taking constructive criticism harshly or twisting what others say into insults. You compare yourself to everyone. You’re in the…