What do you usually do after finishing some big or challenging task? Do you make pause or at once start the new one? It’s significant to keep a balance between avoiding tasks and burnout. Somewhere in the middle, you’ll find your way to stay fruitful. So, do you let yourself make pauses to relax and…
There is one more thing that helps your grow mentally strong kids. Teach your child that mistakes are part of the learning process. So they don’t feel ashamed or embarrassed about getting something wrong. Allow for natural consequences when it’s safe, and talk about how to avoid repeating the same mistake next time. Source: Very…
Whenever you find yourself delaying a task, take a step back and discover why you’re procrastinating. If you know the underlying reason, then you can match it with the right solution. Here are some common reasons for it: Getting motivated is hard until things are urgent and a deadline is close. Negative thoughts and feelings…
Sometimes all of us become angry. The good news is that anger can save our life. The bad news is that it prevents us from making the right decision. So, what you can do to calm down if you want to stop yelling if you are not in danger? Tell the other person that you…
Last week we started talking how to help your child cope with anger. But before we learn some coping strategies, it make sure that the child understands what he or she is feeling. Teaching your child about their emotions will help them become mentally strong. So, you can: name your child’s feelings, talk about feelings,…
It may seem like eating disorders are all about food. But the food itself isn’t the real problem. Disordered eating is a coping mechanism for stress or other unpleasant emotions. Learn healthier ways to cope with negative emotions and deal with life’s challenges. Here are a few suggestions to get you started: call a friend,…
People typically associate procrastination with a lack of self-control. But it’s possible that chronic or extreme procrastination is a symptom of one or more of the following: Fear of failure. You might have low self-esteem that keeps you from going after what you really want. Irrational beliefs. For instance, if you believe you don’t deserve…
Do you make any analysis of your previous year’s goals? Do you count the number of goals achieved? We strongly recommend getting to the roots and understanding what succeeded and why. And it is also essential to know what prevented you from achieving and why. So, you will be able to avoid obstacles and reinforce…
You can love all this pre-Christmas rush. Or you may hate it and enjoy the quiet coziness coming after the holidays. In both cases, this time after Christmas eve and before the New Year is great for taking a pause. There’s an overwhelming amount of data, nonsense and news in the media right now. Not…
Does it seem easy to communicate with your teenager? Establishing a connection with your teen is the basis for effectively supporting their mental well-being and social and emotional learning. You have two main tasks: to build on your relations and be an active listener. There are some tips to help you with these tasks: Show…