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Managing my Atopic Dermatitis

For the past two years, I have been living and working in Tokyo, Japan. But in March 2022, I returned to the Philippines, and for the past six months I have resided here, the heat, humidity and dusty environment has triggered my atopic dermatitis (also known as eczema). Not to mention the water quality of…

The differentiation between stress & anxiety

By: Raine Baljak March 17, 2022March 17, 2022

Health, NeuroscienceAnxiety, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, Neurology, Neuroplasticity, Neuroscience, Psychology, Stress, Stress ManagementLeave a Comment

Whether it is in sport, studies, work or recreation, stress is a common experience throughout our human life and not everybody experiences stress the same way. This is what makes stress highly subjective. Imagine six people riding a rollercoaster, some may appear very anxious and fearful while others might be in pure euphoria and excitement.…

Book Review: The Upside of Stress

The first time I heard of Kelly McGonigal was her TedTalk on how to make stress your friend published in 2013 and then around September of last year, I was recommended her 2015 publication, the Upside of Stress. Where McGonigal reveals an important truth based on science: True excellence is only achieved under great adversity.…

Feeling overwhelmed? Try this.

By: Raine Baljak March 10, 2022March 3, 2022

Motivationleadership, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, mental peace, personality development, Stress, Stress Management1 Comment

Step 1: Get everything out of your head and onto paper by listing out everything you are worrying about. Step 2: Look at your list and place a star next to anything that is within your control. To help guide you with where you have power or responsibilty, check out this article. Step 3: Look…

Change your Life with these 5 Questions

By: Raine Baljak March 8, 2022March 3, 2022

Motivationchange your life, daily stoic, life coach, Mental Health, Mental Health Awareness, stoic1 Comment

Clarify your thinking and ask yourself these questions. Who do you spend time with? The people you surround yourself with, or the individuals you choose to spend time with will influence who you become more than any other factor. The people around you will dictate what you do and what you do dictates who you…