Insightful Life

Tag: health

  • Always Tired But Sleep Isn’t Cutting It? The 7 Types of Rest You Might Be Missing

    You make sure to get 8 hours every night, but still wake up exhausted. You cancel a plan or two, but still feel overwhelmed. Maybe you even add some vitamins to the mix but your body doesn’t seem to care. If this sounds relatable…you might be trying to solve the wrong kind of tired with…

  • Self-Care or Self-Can’t: When Looking After Yourself Feels Like a To-Do List

    The author reflects on the overwhelming pressure of modern self-care, expressing frustration at how it has transformed from a nurturing practice into a checklist of pressures. They highlight personal struggles, questioning when self-care became an additional chore rather than a restorative process. The piece advocates for a more relaxed approach to self-care, suggesting that being…

  • In the Room – Why Face-to-Face Therapy Still Matters

    The text discusses the advantages of face-to-face therapy compared to virtual therapy. While online therapy offers convenience and flexibility, it lacks the nuances of in-person interactions, like body language and the connection fostered in a shared space. Face-to-face sessions provide a safe environment, free from distractions, that encourages deeper engagement and processing. Though not suitable…

  • Maternal Mental Health Week -Why We Need to Talk About Fathers Too

    Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the impact of pregnancy and parenting on mothers, but it often overlooks fathers, who also experience mental health challenges. One in ten fathers face postnatal depression, and six percent report PTSD symptoms after traumatic births. Cultural expectations pressure dads to remain strong, leaving them feeling unsupported and invisible. Recognizing…