Follow me As we step into the seventh day of the A2Z Blogchatter Challenge, today’s post brings with it emotions that are as heavy as they are healing—GRIEF, GRATITUDE, and GOAL SETTING. If you’ve made it this far in the series, thank you for walking beside me. Writing about mental health every day is not […]
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Follow me Hello again! After a peaceful Sunday break, we’re back on this journey of exploring mental health one letter at a time. Today is Day 6 of the A2Z Blogchatter Challenge, and I’m excited to reflect on three powerful F-words that affect our emotional world in more ways than we often realise: fear, family
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Follow me If you’re new here, welcome. If you’ve been following along since Day 1, thank you for staying with me. This A2Z Blogchatter Challenge has been something I’ve looked forward to—each day brings a new chance to talk about mental health, not from a textbook, but from life, from the heart, from stories we
Follow me Welcome to the 4th Day of A2Z Blog chatter 2025, today we will discuss and shed light on various aspects of mental health. Today, we’ll be exploring three significant, but often misinterpreted, topics: Depression, Dissociation, and Coping Strategies for Distraction. Depression: The Hidden Burden Depression is a complex mental health
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Follow me Mental health isn’t only about slapping labels on feelings or diagnosing disorders—it’s about getting through life one day at a time. The way we handle stress, chat with others, and look after ourselves makes a world of difference. Today, let’s talk about three biggies in mental health: Coping Skills, Communication, and Compassion. Coping
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Follow me Welcome to Day 2 of Blogchatter, where we continue exploring topics that matter—topics that often stay hidden behind forced smiles and “I’m fine” replies. Today, I want to talk about three deeply personal yet universally felt struggles: bipolar disorder, body image, and burnout. Bipolar Disorder, Body Image & Burnout These aren’t just words.
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Follow me Every year, the A2Z Blog Hop challenges writers, creators, and thinkers to explore a theme from A to Z. This time, I knew exactly what I wanted to focus on: mental health. Why? Because mental health isn’t just a trending topic—it’s the foundation of everything we do. It shapes how we think, feel,
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Follow me Zen painting, a brush dipped in calm, Where silence speaks, like a soothing balm, With simple strokes and a mindful gaze, Artists create worlds in Zen’s quiet haze. A Little Introduction: Zen painting, born from ancient lands, In temples and gardens, where presence expands, Rooted in Buddhist teachings so profound, It seeks truth
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Follow me Yamato-e painting, a window to the past, Shows Japan’s tales, made to last, With bright colors and stories dear, It keeps Japan’s history near. A Little Introduction: Yamato-e started long ago, In Japan’s land, where stories flow, During a time called Heian’s reign, It painted Japan, its joy and pain. Yamato-e tried to
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Follow me Xieyi painting, a dance of the brush, Where simplicity reigns, without a rush, With bold strokes and a freehand flair, Artists express the soul, laid bare. A Little Introduction: Xieyi, a traditional Chinese art, Where brush and ink make their impart, Focused on spirit rather than form, It captures nature’s essence, calm and
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Follow me Watercolor painting, a dance of hues, Where pigments blend in a delicate ruse, With brushes dipped in water’s embrace, Artists create visions, filled with grace. A Little Introduction: Watercolor painting, a timeless art, Where colors flow and dreams depart, On paper’s surface, magic unfolds, In washes of pigment, stories are told. Watercolor aims
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Follow me Vanitas, a somber reflection, On life’s fleeting perfection, With symbols of death and decay, It prompts contemplation in its own way. A Little Introduction: Vanitas, born in Dutch lands, In the 16th and 17th centuries’ sands, A genre that speaks of life’s brief bloom, And the specter of death, beyond the gloom. Vanitas
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Follow me Ukiyo-e, a window to the past, Where the beauty of life is cast, With delicate strokes and vibrant hues, A world of wonder, for all to peruse. A Little Introduction: Ukiyo-e, from Japan’s ancient shores, A treasure trove of tales and lores, From the 17th to the 19th century’s light, It
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Follow me Trompe-l’œil, a clever art, Where tricks of the eye play their part, With careful strokes and keen eyesight, Artists create worlds that seem just right. A Little Introduction: Trompe-l’œil, a French phrase to know, Means “trick the eye,” as stories show, From long ago till now, it’s clear, Artists use it to
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Follow me In the land of Surrealism, where dreams take flight, Artists paint the world, both day and night, With colors bold and imaginations free, They create a world where anything can be. A Little Introduction: Surrealism, born in the early 20th century’s glow, A movement where reality’s boundaries did go, Into the subconscious, where
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