I Hetas I • June 07

Stress and how to manage it

We have all had times in our lives when we feel stressed out. This stress if it goes on long enough can lead to a lack of motivation, worsening health, and make it hard to have a positive outlook. Life can often feel like a roller coaster of stress, and it keeps going. Stress is something we will always have at some level, and it is important to know how to manage stress.

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I Hetas I • May 16

Social skills and learning from supercommunicators

We, people, are social beings. This socialness allows us to connect with one another and build communities, organizations, families, and relationships. We need to have and learn social skills to interact and connect with one another. Some people do this naturally and seem to always know what to say and when to say it. Some of us, to varying degrees, struggle.

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I Hetas I • April 03

Practicing mindfulness

Mindfulness is a common buzzword used in mental health spaces. Often those dealing with mental health problems, especially anxiety and depression, are told to practice mindfulness as part of their care plan, in conjunction with therapy and medication. But what exactly is mindfulness and how can you practice mindfulness as part of your normal life?

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I Hetas I • March 13

Art therapy and mental health

Art is a great way for people to express themselves and allow themselves to be creative and use their imagination. It can also be very helpful for those dealing with mental and other health problems. It may sound like something for those with artistic talents or for children, but it can be useful for all sorts of people with a variety of therapeutic goals and needs.

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I Hetas I • February 09

Benefits of journaling for mental health

Perhaps whenever you have experienced a difficult time or have struggled with your mental health someone has suggested that you should try to journal. This is often the advice given to those struggling with mental health, grief, or even organisational issues. And the truth is, journaling is very beneficial for some mental health problems.

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I Hetas I • January 10

What is seasonal affective disorder?

Do you find yourself getting sad and tired when the winter comes? Maybe you just don’t have the energy you usually do, or you find yourself losing interest in your hobbies, and generally just feeling down during the winter months. Sometimes when the seasons change people notice major differences in their mood and energy levels. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is the medical term for this, and it is often called seasonal depression.

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I Hetas I • November 25, 2023

How to practice effective self care

Many of us have heard the term self-care. In today's world this term is applied to any and everything people do to treat themselves nicely. Whether that be a shopping spree or a really yummy meal. And for some people getting a nice cozy sweater or eating a nice meal with friends is absolutely a form of self-care, but there are different types of self-care. These different types can also help us with different aspects of caring for our well-being.

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I Hetas I • November 09, 2023

Burnout in the workplace

Does the idea of waking up in the morning and going to work feel overwhelming and stressful? Is your dream job turning into a source of stress and anxiety? Maybe it has gotten so bad you’ve started dreading the work week and having new physical symptoms like high blood pressure and stomach problems? If that sounds familiar, it is possible you are experiencing the symptoms of workplace burnout.

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I Hetas I • September 17, 2023

What is imposter syndrome and how to beat it?

Do you ever have thoughts that maybe one day your boss or your colleagues will find out that you’re not actually good at your job? Maybe you are afraid that one day people will notice that you don’t have the intelligence or the skills to do your job, even though you are consistently performing well. Do you ever feel like all the praise and accolades you have received are undeserved, or that people are just “being nice”? Well, it may surprise you that this is a common problem that affects many people, particularly in the workplace. It’s a phenomenon called imposter syndrome.

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I Hetas I • August 17, 2023

A little glossary of mental health

Often the questions concerning mental health are quite similar between people. Sometimes you don't dare to ask them because they seem too simple, and who wants to show that they don't know such "simple" things. However, there are no questions that are too simple, or too silly for us. These are often the most important questions to ask. So, in order to create some clarity on these important questions we wrote down some explanations.

I Hetas I • June 12, 2023

Can you spot your own thinking errors?

I can’t do it, I’ll never come up with a good idea - who among us hasn’t had a thought like that, right? Or when receiving a compliment, immediately starting to list your faults as a response?

I Hetas I • May 24, 2023

What is self-compassion and why is it important?

Self-Compassion Theory is a relatively new theory and therapeutic framework in the mental health field. It was introduced primarily by Dr. Kristin Neff Ph.D.

The theory is defined by her as “being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.” In other words, treating ourselves with kindness when encountering hardships as opposed to ignoring the pain or criticizing ourselves over and over again.

I Hetas I • April 08, 2023

Music therapy and mental health

Have you ever felt that talk therapy alone is not effective for you or you struggle to express yourself using words? Or perhaps you are not ready to talk directly to someone about a traumatic event, but you still want to begin the process of healing? Maybe you are not able to communicate verbally? Perhaps you have always found music or dance to be a safer way to express yourself than conversation? Maybe you are struggling with chronic pain, movement, or memory problems? All of these situations may benefit from a different form of science-based therapy, music therapy.

I Hetas I • March 26, 2023

Social anxiety is more than just shyness

The feeling of discomfort before a performance, feeling your heart beating faster when interacting with strangers, or blushing when you are the center of attention- all of these are feelings that most people are familiar with. While they are not pleasant, they are often manageable. The question is, at what point do these feelings become a problem?

I Hetas I • March 17, 2023

How to find the right psychologist?

Finding the right psychologist can be a real headache. The first thing that probably comes to mind is how difficult it is to make an appointment, and how hard it is to find the right one. If you are already tired and discouraged by the process, it can leave you feeling quite powerless. However, putting the effort into finding the right psychologist can pay off in the long run.

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