Overthinking is a common issue that many people struggle with in their daily lives. It refers to the tendency to dwell on a particular thought or situation, often to the point where it becomes intrusive and overwhelming. Overthinking can be detrimental to one’s mental health and well-being, leading to feelings of anxiety, stress, and even…
In the current difficult economy we all face, we should be grateful that we still have jobs and steady incomes. We dedicate ourselves in terms of time and mind to our jobs. We don’t mind waking up very early every day to beat the traffic to go to work and work overtime till late at…
Nobody wants to fail. Be it a failure in a school exam, sports match, job interview, relationship, or business. It is painful and often accompanied by shame. I still remember how painful it was when I failed a job interview. I really wanted that job. I could picture myself with the vast opportunity I would…
Is it possible you could be addicted to feeling anxious, stressed, or negative thinking? Yes, you could. Personally, I never thought of this myself. Until one day, during a self-reflection, I saw it. It was a fine day when nothing bad happened. My work was doing great. I finished all the tasks and deadlines without…
Recently there is an online viral phenomenon dubbed “Quite Quitting”. What is it? Quiet Quitting is when you are not quitting your job, but you stop putting effort into it. Basically, you just do the bare minimum required by your job or even less. For example: Finish work at 5 pm on the dot. Whether…
I struggle with being overweight all my life. This puts me at high risk of getting diabetes. My family has it, and I have seen the struggle and suffering they have to endure because of it, especially when they are older. I don’t want to go through the same path, so I tried dieting. But…
What is a Panic Attack? A panic attack is an intense, sudden rush of fear, terror, and other negative emotions and typically last from 1 to 10 minutes. It can happen without warning, in response to an actual or imagined threat. They can strike anyone at any age and in any situation. The term “panic…
Read part 1 here. When you begin thinking of one What-If after another, it may become a vicious cycle. Even for a small issue, you may think of 5 or 10 What-Ifs and as with all What-Ifs, usually, it causes worry and not-so-good feelings. In fact, you would feel terrible all the time. Every decision…
Ever wonder why when you are watching some news, then out of the blue a question pops up in your mind “What if that terrible accident happens to me?” The questions could be something small or trivial to something grande or even absurd. “What if the neighbor downstairs complains when I exercise in my apartment?”…
You have read in the previous article that people may look at you differently when you tell them that you have anxiety. They dismiss it and tell you to “Shrug it off”. It is not their fault. It is because they really don’t understand your conditions because they have never experienced it. Everyone is different….