With everyone on lockdown during this time some of us may be suffering from anxiety. In this video I share some tips and ideas on how to deal with these feelings. © Maria Micha. All Rights Reserved. All articles and content belong to Maria Micha and may not be reproduced or used [...]
The threat of Covid-19 has affected all of us regardless of our nationality, location, gender, age, educational level, financial power, and social status. We are all experiencing the anxiety of an uncertain future in terms of health, wealth and occupational security. The world is changing fast as well as our daily routine and the processes [...]
Tension and resentment between partners have been on the rise since the beginning of quarantine and social distancing. Within a few days of restrictive living, the majority of individuals get anxious, irritable, and pessimistic. As a result, conflict is easier to build up and emotional explosions are likely to be manifested. Partners are missing their [...]
Are you experiencing obsessive thoughts or compulsions? Try my simple test below and gain some insight on it. The following test is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a tool that can indicate symptoms of OCD (i.e. repetitive thoughts or cycles of thoughts, incessant rumination, or compulsive acts that cannot be stopped). In the event [...]
Discard the notion of perfection as it will only make you more stressed and less innovative. Instead grow a strong belief in your mental abilities. You possess the creative “magic” and no one can take it away from you. Your history is your proof. Your skills, knowledge and ability to synthesize information has made [...]
In my line of work, I often hear of toxic work environments that cause deep and abiding negative hurts. And no wonder why. With the number of hours that we spend in the office toiling alongside colleagues, it is easy for them to hold sway over how we perceive our value and worth. How [...]
All couples who have been married for any length of time find the challenge to stay connected, and sustain an open, caring relationship. When couples fail to get aligned to each other’s needs, desires, and lifestyle, negative outcomes can result, leading to unhappiness, depression, low self-esteem and insecurity. Ultimately, a broken connection can lead to [...]
From the time they are born, children perpetually watch their parents, learning and mimicking our behaviours. They shape their value as individuals, their identities and perceptions of the world (either as a positive and safe place or a threatening and unsafe place) through us. When, as parents, we speak to ourselves kindly and with [...]
This test is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a tool that can indicate depressive symptoms. In the event you have more than 5 symptoms, you should talk to a psychotherapist/clinical mental health counselor or psychiatrist; a medical professional with the credentials to diagnose depressive disorder. The symptoms need to be present for 2 weeks [...]
Dating and intimate relationships have changed dramatically during the last 30 years. In the past, individuals who felt attracted would take time to get to know each other, talk about life, their aspirations, and gradually allow their feelings to evolve into a relationship. Nowadays, people jump into intimate relationships without much forethought regarding what [...]
