Why does domestic violence spike up during a lock down?

Why does domestic violence spike up during a lock down?
A spotlight has been cast on Domestic violence and has been making the news lately, alongside the global pandemic. The increase in domestic violence is one of the many consequences of the pandemic. One of the biggest measures put in place to deal with the pandemic is wide scale shut downs of schools, work, and social gatherings.

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How do I cope with isolation?

How do I cope with isolation?

Isolation is rarely ever good or pleasant, but sometimes isolation is necessary. We tend to self-isolate when we are sick or when we are feeling down or melancholic. The problem is that we weren’t made to be isolated. Humans are social and we need human to human interaction  on a regular basis to stay mentally and emotionally healthy. Isolation tends to have terrible effects on people physically and mentally. Read more

Have you ever felt like hiding from the world?

Have you ever felt like hiding from the world?

Every now and then, we get the urge to hide and isolate ourselves from the world. It’s not an uncommon fantasy to entertain the possibility of hiding out in some secluded place where nobody can bother us, and where the burdens on our shoulders are no longer necessary or existent.

There’s a reason why people want to escape and hide from the world. Read more

How are we supposed to handle disappointment?

How are we supposed to handle disappointment?
It is one of those facts of life that we will be disappointed. During the course of our lives, we will be disappointed many times. Some disappointments happen so often that we learn to ignore them altogether. Other disappointments can shatter our confidence, weaken our trust and faith, and even potentially weaken and destroy relationships.

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What if I never find love?

What if I never find love?

The need to find love is so fundamental to people that it is safe to say most people have said this out loud, have thought it, or have heard someone they know say it. This fear of not finding a romantic partner, and love, is also a fear of being alone, of being left out, and being unwanted. It is much more complex than just a fear that we won’t find love. Read more

How do I overcome my fear of failure?

How do I overcome my fear of failure?

Fear of failure is a big issue that many people have to face.

A survey by the social network Linkagoal found that 31% of adults feared failure. 

It would be easy to assume that more people fear spiders, snakes, or even the supernatural. However, the fear of failure ranks higher than these other fears. People are just afraid of failing.

Failing has such a negative connotation that self-help gurus, books, and videos have been dedicated to learning how to deal with failure. That the stigma remains is a testament to how potent and universal this fear is.

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What does success look like to you?

What does success look like to you?
Success is the measure of achievements and accomplishments relating to satisfaction and happiness in a person’s life. When people talk about success, it’s usually associated with monetary and material wealth. In many ways, this is even true. Money and your successful pursuit of money can truly free you from the burden of struggling to survive day to day. It can free you from the restraints of where you can live and where you can move to. It can drastically improve your quality of life, and the kind of lifestyle you wish to live.

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