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…
Coping strategies (referred to interchangeably as coping mechanisms or coping skills) are behaviors that are designed to help us reduce the negative emotions associated with difficult events, situations, relationships, and more. Coping mechanisms may be learned both consciously or unconsciously. Learning and implementing healthy coping strategies is a routine part…
Physical health has always been emphasized and encouraged. Habits like maintaining a healthy diet, going to the gym, brushing your teeth, are just a few familiar examples. But how about maintaining your mental health? While physical wellness is definitely important, one’s emotional and mental state also need attention on a…
