Do you find it difficult being an adult?
My people, it’s been a while since I ranted about something random like how people struggle with our African names or how our African relatives won’t let us be single. Well, it’s time! Time for another rant about adulting. Various cultures used to have markers and ceremonies to signify emerging adulthood. But with globalization, many […]
3 easy grounding techniques to manage your stress
We all experience stress on a regular basis. Some of us more than others and depending on the season, certain periods can be more stressful than others. Apart from stress, many of us struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger issues. We can sometimes get triggered and we can find ourselves having spiraling negative thoughts […]
Important things you need to know about Highly Sensitive People
Have you heard of the term highly sensitive personality or HSP? Well, I am one of those highly sensitive people and it turns out that so are 15 to 20 percent of the population. That is almost every 5th of your family or friends regardless of gender. Therefore, if you haven’t heard of it, here’s […]
“I don’t want to go, but I feel bad”
The holidays are coming up. You might be feeling excitement, anxiety, dread, or a combination of all three. (Read these stress management tips I wrote). You might be asking, “Do I really have to go for that family event?” “Do I really have to travel this holiday season?” Maybe you feel a little pressure or an […]
The truth no one tells you about break-ups
Breakups are not fun (to say the least). You may feel relief, shame, guilt, fear, anxiety, and have thoughts of “not being good enough” and “why didn’t it work?” Depending on the circumstance, your loved ones may have a lot to say. Some of them may be glad because they didn’t like the person, others […]
How dancing is good for your mental health
In honor of National Dance Day today, below is a little treat for you. But before you watch the video, a few fun facts on dancing and mental health: Dancing improves your attitude and mood Dancing releases chemicals in your brain that can ease anxiety and depression Dancing can increase your creativity Dancing can protect […]
6 easy things I’m learning about living more happily
In the beginning of the year, I wrote about Happiness: 5 proven ways to be happier in 2021, prompted by a reader who like myself sought insight on living happily. (Feel free to go back and read that article.) The premise was that we don’t have to wait for something monumental to happen before we […]
25 helpful things I wish I were told before migrating to the U.S.
The questions from my last post, which is a must read before you read this one (don’t worry, it’s very short) are: All those who migrated to the U.S. from a different country, if you could go back and tell your younger self what you know now about transitioning, what would you tell yourself? What […]
How to deal with anxiety of an open summer since Covid-19
Summer is here! With the CDC loosening it’s guidelines for those who have gotten the Covid vaccine, many of us will be going out more frequently and doing less social distancing. While this is exciting for many, it is anxiety-provoking for others. It can also bring some expectations and assumptions about what life after pandemic […]
8 manageable ways to get better sleep at night
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up in the middle of the night tossing and turning for hours unable to fall back asleep? Then, when you finally fall asleep, your alarm rings because it’s time to start your day? That’s annoying! It can feel like a waste of your night. […]
