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EXAMINING THE 4’F’s OF TRAUMA RESPONSE: FIGHT, FLIGHT, FREEZE, FAWN

Examining The 4 ‘F’s of Trauma Response Do You “Fight”, “Flight”, “Freeze”, or “Fawn”? Jeannette Qhek · 8 March, 2022 | Category: Mental and Emotional Wellness Understanding the “Fight-or-Flight” Stress Response We are all familiar with the “fight-or-flight” stress response. This is an evolutionary and also in a way, involuntary part of human’s mechanism which…

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R.A.I.N: 4-STEP PROCESS TO APPROACH ANGER

R.A.I.N: 4-Step Process to Approach Anger Regconize, Accept, Investigate, Non-identification Jeannette Qhek · 26 November, 2021 | Category: Wellness Anger is often labelled as a negative emotion because when we are not mindful, we allow it to take over us and hurt our loved ones with our actions. However, as we have learned in [EP 22: The Value…

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PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS OF WALKING

Psychological Benefits of Walking Jeannette Qhek · 3 November 2021 | Category: Wellness An underrated form of exercise that can immensely benefit our mental health We are almost two years into the Covid pandemic, and I believe that I am not the only one who finds it difficult to cope with the feelings of stress…

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D.O.S.E OF “HAPPY CHEMICALS”

D.O.S.E of “Happy Chemicals” A scientific approach to happiness – What brings us happiness? Jeannette Qhek · 22 October, 2021 | Category: Wellness If happiness is important to you, this article will be of relevance as it provides a new perspective on how we can manage our own happiness. We often spend a lot of…

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THE VALUE OF SMALL TALKS

The Value of Small Talks Small talk isn’t so small afterall: The key to building authentic connections and seeking deeper connections | By Jeannette Qhek · 12 September, 2021 | Category: Wellness, Personal Development Small talk may seem “superficial”, “boring” or even “invaluable”, but it’s a natural way for people to connect. However, at a…

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A HEALTHY APPROACH TO MOOD

A Healthy Approach to Mood Three effective ways to keep your mood in check on a daily basis | By Jeannette Qhek · 12 September, 2021 | Category: Wellness Keeping my mood in optimal shape on a daily basis is something that I’ve grown to be obsessed with. In my free time, I am constantly…

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5 SCIENCE BACKED SELF-CARE PRACTICES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

5 Science-Backed Self-Care Practices Around the World From Indian Laughter Yoga to Japanese Forest Bathing | By Jeannette Qhek · 12 September, 2021 | Category: Wellness, Self-Care In Chill By Nette Podcast [EP 11: 3 Myths About Self-Care- Life After Quitting My 9-5], we talked about how self-care is a deeply personal thing- be it going on…

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