Work out your stress
There is no doubt that 2020 was a stressful year. Between lockdowns, retrenchments, and curfews, it left most feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out. Research estimates that stress contributes to as many as 80% of all major illnesses, including heart disease, inflammation, cancer, metabolic conditions, skin disorders as well as overall immunity. There is also a close connection between ongoing stress and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression.
Rest, Recover and Reset for 2021
The holiday season is almost here, but watch this video first! Lets’ face it – 2020 has challenged us all in unexpected ways. Many are experiencing depression and burnout. If you or a loved one are experiencing this, it won‘t just go away, it needs gentleness and...
Your story may be their story
This JOKO website is filled with resources and encouraging stories of strength from abused women. Although you may feel very lonely and isolated, you will find that you are not alone if you are able to open up and seek help.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence
When violence is perpetrated against our mothers, sisters, wives and children, the whole of society suffers.
Act to seek out such suffering – it may be hiding in that very women or child in front of you. Fear and pain are hidden within victims of violence. They often tend to remain silent about their shame, pain and fear.
It’s been one helluva year – holiday season is almost here!
It’s been one helluva year, 2020. And so, as it gradually draws to a close, many South Africans will be looking forward to the holiday season. This is typically the time to switch your mind off work, prepare for the festive season, just chill, or hang-out with friends. Typically it is also the time when we spend more money on gifts, parties, spending our bonuses (for those lucky enough to receive such a blessing) on luxury items, or new clothes, or going away on holiday.
October Mental Health Awareness Month
At this time mental health is a particular challenge to those living with limited resources, like the unemployed, those struggling on low income, even those with limited savings. Now many are battling to simply survive. Most are somehow worried about their future survival, even if it just boils down to paying the bills.
Doing what matters in a time of stress
In the face of the pandemic, and with a particular focus on the mental challenges we all face, the World Health Organisation offers this booklet. It is crammed with engaging ideas , images, and practical suggestions to better manage your mental health.
How are you really?
We all use these superficial greetings, hiding behind the familiar to avoid reality. It’s convenient, but it’s not really truthful. Truth is that with Covid-19 most of us are having a rough time. So don’t pretend to be brave, hanging in there with a smiling face, just waiting for life to return normal. It probably won’t.
Rather work on your mental health.
Feeling worn out with low tolerance?
When it comes to cultivating resilience, the magic is in the very first step. When cultivating your resilience become aware of your mental and emotional state. Remember that if you get into an anxious, or even angry ‘state’, you can easily go into a downward spiral...
Laughter and joyfulness
Every time you laugh and create a happy atmosphere you help your immune system to protect you.
Provide loving support
Offer sympathy and reassurance to ease fears. Maybe even shop and collect their medication for those in isolation.
Encourage everyone
Practice hygiene ALL the time. Yes, you’ve heard it all before, but it’s so important. For recently deceased and celebrated Afro-American congressman, John Lewis, its ordinary citizens who develop the soul of a nation – we call that ‘Ubuntu’.
