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In the midst of busy schedules, responsibilities, and daily stress, self-care is often the first thing to be neglected. Many people associate self-care with indulgence or luxury, such as bubble baths, spa days, or special treats, but it is much more than that. Self-care is about meeting your own physical, emotional, and psychological needs so that you can function effectively, feel balanced, and maintain overall wellbeing. Self-care is any intentional action you take to support your own health and wellbeing. It’s not selfish. In fact, it’s essential. When you take care of yourself, you’re better able to: manage stress and...

Many people consider therapy but hesitate because they’re unsure what to expect. Others begin therapy with assumptions that don’t match how it actually works, leading to frustration or disappointment. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Clarifying what CBT therapy isn’t can help you understand whether it may be a good fit for you. CBT isn’t only for severe mental health conditions While it is often associated with anxiety, depression, or trauma, it isn’t limited to those experiences. People use CBT to manage stress and burnout, improve emotional...

I didn’t start practising mindfulness because I had everything figured out. I started because I felt scattered—mentally ahead of myself, emotionally exhausted, and strangely disconnected from my own days. Most of the time, I was either replaying something that had already happened or worrying about something that hadn’t. Even when life was relatively calm, my mind wasn’t. The moment I noticed There’s one ordinary moment I keep coming back to, one ordinary afternoon. I was eating lunch, scrolling on my phone, answering messages, half-thinking about what I needed to do next. When I finished, I realised I couldn’t remember tasting...