These days, conversation around the importance of mental health is fairly prominent in the media, with a greater focus on what we can do to take care of our mental health and wellbeing, as well as our physical health. But taking care of our wellbeing doesn’t always require huge life changes, personal effort or great expense. Something as simple as writing can relieve stress, reduce anxiety, and help with depression.
Feeling a bit stuck at home? With the current guidance to stay home and prevent the spread of coronavirus, you may be getting a little bored of the same four walls, or even stressed because of it.
At Calmer, we often provide guidance around adjusting to a new routine for our freelancers and professionals who are trying out working from home. With the change happening nationwide, we’ve put together this guide on how to reduce stress for anyone feeling less than their best self while at home.
It is important, both in our professional and personal lives, to take time to self-reflect. Whether you’re coming to the end of the working year, embarking on a new project or career or simply want to take some time out to set yourself some new goals, self-reflection is a great way to kick start things.
If you aren’t sure what self-reflection is, or how it could benefit you, we’re here to help. Below are some tips on getting started.
Gardening is one of the most nurturing commitments you can make, bringing with it a variety of benefits both for your physical and mental health. Committing to healthy eating, exercise, and reducing the amount you engage with technology can all be tricky to maintain. However, when they’re combined with making time for a leisurely activity such as gardening, it can feel far easier to follow through with your various other commitments.
Anxiety is a natural, human response to stressful or challenging situations. Everyone will experience feelings of anxiety and panic at certain times in their life, but for some, they may experience heightened states of anxiety which can lead to panic attacks. This can manifest in many ways, and can happen at any time and often for no clear reason.
Dr. Ram Pardeshi, MD, takes us through a process of understanding the symptoms of panic attacks, how it manifests and how to help yourself or someone you know who may be experienceing this common issue.
