Understanding Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Introduction Work plays an important role in the lives of most people – whether paid or unpaid, work provides an important routine, helps shape identity, and gives purpose to existence. On average, every person will work a minimum of 90,000 hours or 1/3rd of their lives, prompting many to ask, is work-life balance possible? It […]

Mental Health in the Workplace

Workplace

Introduction: Work-related stress or mental health problems can affect anyone regardless of their position in the organization. Work-related stress is a growing problem around the world that affects not only the health and well-being of employees, but also the productivity of organizations. Work-related stress arises where work demands of various types and combinations exceed the […]

Managing Relationships: Understanding Emotional Suffocation

Relationships and friendships

Introduction Managing relationships can be a challenging task. Emotional suffocation is a state of imbalance in a relationship that arises because one person in a relationship feels overwhelmed, crowded, or trapped by the other person’s constant need for attention, affection, or validation. In a relationship set up, it is possible that one person is more […]

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER TO A CANCER PATIENT

Cancer Caregivers

Introduction When caring for a loved one, adjusting to the role of a Caregiver can feel overwhelming for many reasons because of many responsibilities involved. Giving care can mean helping with daily needs which may include picking up medicines, making meals, physical care, symptoms management among others. It may also involve helping a loved one […]

BUILDING SELF CONFIDENCE

Self-confidence can be defined as a state of being certain about oneself and abilities and is linked to almost every element involved in a happy and fulfilling life. Self-confidence is important in all aspect of our lives, yet there are many people who struggle to find it. Lack of self-confidence can make people less likely […]