The notion of the unconscious or subconscious mind has its roots in Freudian psychology. Despite Freudian theories being controversial, connecting to these parts of our psyche and understanding how they speak to us and inform our state of mind can be helpful to cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves. Sigmund Freud suggested that the human […]
The concept of energy has different connotations in different contexts. It is, fundamentally, “the quantitative property that is transferred to a body or to a physical system, recognizable in the performance of work and in the form of heat and light”. This scientific definition encapsulates energy’s essence and underlies every conception of it in all […]
The inevitable reality of death is perhaps our most present fear as human beings. Processing and coming to terms with our own mortality is a lifelong endeavour, and one that many of us are unwilling to face. As our lives go on and we approach middle age and beyond, it is only natural to begin […]
In the modern age we are constantly bombarded with images and promises of the “perfect life”. Social media shows us profiles of people who seem to constantly have it all together, while companies advertise products to us promising that they will make us happier. When this surrounds us at all times, it is hard to […]
The importance of consistency in daily life is a topic that has been spoken about tirelessly. Though it may seem like the point has been exhausted and “consistency is key” may have become a bit of a platitude, its importance does not diminish. Though difficult, taking the time to construct consistent routines or behaviours has […]
Consider the word “prayer”. What comes to mind? Many of us will immediately jump to religion – for some of us that may provide comfort and for some it could be off-putting. Regardless of your spiritual inclination, prayer can benefit anyone and everyone. Ask yourself about your conception of God and what you consider that […]
Habits can be difficult to form, but we’ve all heard the old platitude of “consistency is key”. Though it can be frustrating to hear when we’re struggling to keep up a habit, it’s undeniably true. This is due to a biological phenomenon called neuroplasticity. The brain is malleable, or “plastic”, similarly to when any plastic […]
Whether or not you consider yourself to be a creative person, everybody has an imagination that they make use of on a daily basis. The imagination is an incredibly powerful tool that can profoundly affect your mental wellbeing, whether that’s positively or maladaptively. Harnessing the power of your imagination for good can significantly improve your […]
It’s very easy as human beings for us to become trapped in our own minds. We get stressed, we ruminate, we struggle to be present. This is a perfectly natural part of life that most of us will not be able to help. That being said, being caught up in your own head too often […]
Inflammation is a common ailment that affects many of us in our 50’s. It is defined as an autoimmune disease that occurs when your immune system attempts to fight off bacteria and viruses that are not present in your body, thereby acting as though normal tissue is infected and causing damage. It can cause a […]