Category: Self Awareness

Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth

October 29, 2024

Emotions play a crucial role in personal growth, influencing decisions and interactions. Recognizing and managing emotions can transform challenges into opportunities, fostering resilience and fulfillment. Effective emotional processing through mindfulness, journaling, and daily practices enhances self-awareness and emotional regulation, promoting healthier coping mechanisms and preventing mental health issues. … More Harnessing Emotions for Personal Growth

Continuing the Journey: Mental Health Conversations Beyond Awareness Month

May 29, 2024

May was Mental Health Month, and we attended a Wellness Clinic by the East Africa Wellness Hub. This highlighted using art for mental well-being, a practice that promotes self-expression and emotional healing. Art therapy can aid in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression, as well as enhancing self-esteem and self-awareness. Engaging in art facilitates mindfulness, fosters social connections, and supports personal growth and resilience. If interested in using art for wellbeing, a resource is available from the East Africa Wellness Hub. … More Continuing the Journey: Mental Health Conversations Beyond Awareness Month

When Work Takes a Toll: Preventing Burnout Before It Strikes

April 25, 2024

Stress Awareness Month is ending. We can prevent burnout by practicing self-care daily. Burnout is not a medical condition, but a reaction to chronic stress. It causes exhaustion and lack of motivation. Five common reasons for burnout include excessive workload and work-life imbalance. Practical ways to prevent it include establishing pre-work routines and chunking tasks. … More When Work Takes a Toll: Preventing Burnout Before It Strikes