We can all agree that constant self-doubt is not healthy, but do we really know how it affects our mental health? Self-doubt is an emotion many of us have felt at some point in our lives. The way we choose to handle it, the frequency at which we choose to engage in it, and the …
‘I am not a perfectionist; I just need to hold myself to higher standards’- at least that’s what I say when the soft voice in my heads asks me to show self-compassion. Self-compassion involves giving to yourself the kindness you give to others. It involves understanding that making mistakes, falling short on goals, or having …
No is a word generally used to express dissent, refusal, or denial. The way we perceive no has been generally negative. It’s not a word we like to hear, maybe because it brings disapproval and rejection to mind. It could even be as a result of the bad feelings that have registered in our subconscious …
On Friday the 15th of October 2021, Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI) launched their nationwide study Assessing The Mental Health Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Nigerians. The study was launched in a virtual event which had in attendance, stakeholders in the mental health sector in Africa and beyond. In August 2020, following the tremendous …
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A significant aspect of the relationships we form are made at the workplace. Although some may not consider them significant enough, the type of association we engage with at work can have a tremendous effect on our mental health. For example, a work environment characterised by verbal abuse, disrespect, bullying etc., will negatively affect the …