Mental Health - Widower Experience (WX)

Can you believe the year is already coming to a close? Time really flew by, didn't it?   The new year is such a great opportunity for fresh beginnings (though I’m a big fan of starting whenever you feel ready, not just on January 1st, haha). Still, there’s something undeniably *special* about kicking things off on the first day of the year. I’m sure you can relate. 5 Selfcare Ideas Thoughts to Kickstart the New Year 1. Savor Those Holiday Treats This isn’t the time to be obsessing over calories or denying yourself those festive cravings. Enjoy the delicious foods and drinks that come with the season! You don’t need to throw your health out the window, but let yourself indulge guilt-free. 2. Create Your Ultimate New Year Playlist Music and selfcare go hand in hand! When I need to unwind or recharge, music is my go-to. As we move into the new year, why not create a playlist that gets you pumped and ready to tackle your goals? It’s the perfect way to lift your spirits and motivat...

A decade after: Robin Williams changed the way how we talk about Mental Health - changed the awareness and  conversation around mental health A decade ago, on August 11th 2014, Hollywood actor Robin Williams took his own life at age 63 following a long battle with neurological issues. His death sparked a shift in the conversation around mental health in the entertainment industry, leading to celebrities speaking out about their own struggles. It is important for me to remind - that Williams was a legendary comedian and Oscar-winning actor -remembered for his iconic roles in films like Aladdin, Good Will Hunting, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Dead Poets Society. His career took off with the sitcom Mork & Mindy in 1978 (a sitcom I loved to watch as a young boy), and he won a Grammy for Best Comedy Album in 1979 after attending Juilliard on a scholarship and starting his stand-up career in San Francisco. Even Williams was an esteemed comedian and Oscar-winning person - he faced daunting cha...

Blue Monday rolls around every year on the third Monday in January. The meaning of this day is filled with controversy because it is supposedly the saddest day of the year. Many of us find ourselves in subzero weather this time of year, which day might be better to share a few uplifting songs? As I already shared before, I am a firm believer that music and dancing affects our brain, mood and emotions.  Music is known to tap into various parts of the brain, that is why it is utilized by many experts in treating depressed or anxious patients. Johnny Cash once said ‘They're powerful, those songs. At times they've been my only way back, the only door out of the dark, bad places the black dog calls home.’ Here is a link to a video which explains the ' Black Dog ' and now the uplifting songs I like to share with you. Phil Collins - It's Alright Peter Gabriel - Don't Give Up Talk Talk - Life's What You Make It Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax Pearl Jam - A...