If you’re constantly feeling like your emotions control you instead of the other way around, you’re dealing with poor emotional regulation – and you’re not alone. I’ve worked with thousands of people who describe feeling “hijacked” by their emotions. One minute they’re fine, the next they’re snapping at their partner…
Introduction Life throws curveballs. Whether it’s a stressful deadline, a personal setback, or an unexpected challenge, staying calm and focused is key to overcoming adversity. In this post, we’ll explore how to manage difficulty without getting disturbed, using proven strategies that promote emotional resilience, mental clarity, and inner peace. 1.…
Preparing for adversity offers significant benefits, enabling individuals and organizations to navigate challenges more effectively and emerge stronger. By proactively anticipating potential difficulties, you can mitigate risks, minimize damage, and create a resilient foundation for success. This isn’t about expecting the worst, but about being prepared for whatever life throws…
Finding Peace: How Prayer Can Help You Battle Distress In a world filled with constant pressure and uncertainty, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by distress. Whether it’s the stress of work, the weight of personal problems, or the anxiety of global events, finding a way to cope is essential for…
Finding Strength and Serenity in Solitude: A Modern Guide In our hyper-connected world, the concept of solitude often carries a negative connotation. We equate being alone with loneliness, isolation, and even failure. However, a deeper understanding of solitude reveals a powerful and positive force—a state of being that is essential…
Self care for mental health begins with the acknowledgement that we are fallible and that painful things may happen. The realization that things will not always be well is important for wellbeing. It tempers our endeavors and teaches us to be cautious. When we are prepared for difficulty, distress is…
Mental illness makes life difficult. We might find that even when things are okay, inertia and dullness keep creeping in. Dullness is a fogginess, a slowing that makes it seem that we are unable to feel or think well enough or flexibly. This can be as hard to bear as…
In order to keep increasing endurance with mental disorder, it is wise to take one step at a time. When we are battling mental health problems, doing even the simplest thing feels difficult. It is natural at these times to curtail or stop engaging in activities that further mental and…
Developing patience when dealing with anxiety becomes easier when we see our troubles in the proper perspective. When we suffer, our own self is the primary focus. This might not necessarily be a good thing. With anxiety, we get engrossed with trying to lessen the distress. And since anxiety is…
Managing emotions when you have schizophrenia can be challenging but staying calm always helps, even if you happen to be unwell. The course of life with schizophrenia can be tumultuous. While some remain reasonably well, others are very unwell. For those who are very unwell, emotions are often disordered and…