In therapeutic work, I see the same pattern over and over again. People tend to be very good at showing compassion to everyone else in
In Hong Kong’s fast paced life it’s not a surprise that I see 3/5 people who report high levels of stress, so what is stress?
When we set big, overwhelming New Year’s resolutions, we also set up the expectation that we’re going to turn over an entirely new leaf and
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
There is no such thing as multitasking, only multi- failing! My children grew up hearing this from me almost every day. We need to reclaiming
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
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
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
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 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
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.
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 an opportunity! Expats are prone to
Losing motivation is not at all uncommon. However, staying unmotivated can break our otherwise smooth path to reaching our goals, or dampen our spirits so
Anxiety and panic attacks can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, it usually happens in the wrong place at the wrong time. Reactions vary from crying, running
Do you belong to the 10% who have something in common with Kylie Jenner and Sylvester Stallone? What are phobias and why we get them
Let’s talk about something that’s becoming impossible to ignore – our teenagers are struggling. You might be surprised to learn that the National Institute of
This month, Dr. Zaidi talks to Expat Living Hong Kong about the impact that social media may be having on teenagers’ mental health. With a
(As published in Localiiz) HOW STRESSED ARE YOU? TAKE THIS QUIZ AND FIND OUT. THEN, WE’LL TELL YOU WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT. If you
Our teens are exposed to the kind of stress that we, as adolescents, did not know. Daily stressors today include technology and social media, school
Many people experience stress on a daily basis. Many of the stressors are universal, including work, relationships, financial issues, health problems, parenting issues and, sometimes, just daily hassles and busy schedules. Each of