For six years now, I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression. I’ve been quite public about my experience ever since I first opened up about it towards the end of 2017. To be honest, talking about my health in person or online hasn’t been easy at all and at the start, it was uncomfortable... Continue Reading →
Let’s Talk: Mental Health with Melissa
Happy New Year! I hope you're all having a great start to 2019. I know I've been away from writing for quite some time now. A lot has happened since my last blog post in the summer of 2018 as you can imagine. After graduation I moved to a different country and started my... Continue Reading →
The Illusion of Tomorrow
The illusion of tomorrow is a concept explaining how tomorrow never really exists. This is about the power of living presently and living with real appreciation for who you are, who you have and what you have.
The Selflessness Syndrome: 5 Steps to Be More Selfish
We're taught to be selfless and trained to be there for others at the cost of our own happiness. Being "selfish" can be positive and it can be beneficial for your happiness, mental/physical health, success and relationships. Here's why you should exercise self-care in your life and here are five practical steps to become become more "selfish".
It is what it is
Acceptance is crucial to improving your attitude and mental well-being. This is a practical guide to help you to become more adaptive and mentally flexible for a more positive life.
Your Biggest Fan
Self-belief is one of the major keys to self-improvement and success. This is a practical guide to help you build your confidence and self-esteem.
Opening Up – Dealing with Depression
For the first time, I've decided to open up and write about a battle I've been fighting since 2013; this has been a battle with myself and a battle with my mind. Mental health matters - it's time to talk.