Five Ways to Feel Less Overwhelmed
Dr. Monica Borschel 23 February 2023
Before the pandemic, Samantha was a social person. She would meet her friends and colleagues at least five times a week. Samantha would go to
Reclaiming our Focus
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi 30 October 2022
There is no such thing as multitasking, only multi- failing! My children grew up hearing this from me almost every day. I’m passionate about raising
What if, what if, what if…coping with stress, anxiety and overwhelm
Dr. Monica Borschel 31 January 2022
Anxiety and what we can do to cope Stress and anxiety can be motivating and healthy in just the right amount. Think of it as
How Setting Healthy Boundaries Supports Your Wellbeing
Dr. Monica Borschel 31 December 2021
Holiday Pressure Anna had decided this year she would not visit her family for the holidays. She knew for sure that she would be hearing about
A Preventative Approach to Mental Health: Five Ways to Bring Self-Care into your Life
MindnLife Team 16 November 2021
Preventative Model Our current health model is reactive rather than preventative. The notion that many health issues can be prevented through daily habits and lifestyle
Self-care Strategies to Manage Childhood Trauma
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi 9 November 2021
Childhood Trauma and Self-Care Childhood trauma is our reaction to deeply distressing experiences that overwhelm our physical and mental coping abilities as children. Traumatic experiences
Trauma and Covid-19
Dr. Esslin Terrighena 27 October 2021
Trauma is our response to deeply distressing events that overwhelm our coping abilities. The global Covid-19 pandemic has brought about world-wide trauma, through the continuous
The Impact of Isolation
Dr. Quratulain Zaidi 1 September 2021
DR QURATULAIN ZAIDI of MindNLife looks at the mental challenges arising from the pandemic – in particular, for those facing quarantine – and where we might turn for some relief.
Understanding Anxiety
Dr. Kimberley Carder 18 June 2021
Since Covid-19 has taken over daily life, health and social anxiety has been on the rise as we adjust to a new way of living
Why trailing spouses have it tough – stress, depression, loss of identity – and how to turn it into opportunity
MindnLife Team 29 October 2020
Expats are prone to what is called TSS or ‘trailing spouse syndrome’. TSS is the result of many challenges trailing spouses face to support their