MENTAL HEALTH IN THE HEART OF MAUN

If discipline is the engine that drives us forward, habits are the fuel that keeps it running day after day. We’re not born disciplined — we build it through habits that, little by little, become part of our lives. 🧩 How Habits Are Formed Habits are built through the repeated practice of an action in a specific context. They usually follow this cycle: Cue 👉 something that triggers the action (for example, an alarm going off). Routine 👉 the action itself (getting up and putting on running clothes). Reward 👉 the benefit or satisfaction gained (feeling more energized). 🔹 By repeating this cycle over time, the brain begins to automate it, and the habit becomes second nature. 🌱 Small Routines That Lead to Big Results Discipline doesn’t come from drastic changes but from small, consistent steps. Examples include: 📖 Reading 10 minutes a day can grow into a reading habit. 🚶‍♂️ Walking 15 minutes daily can pave the way for regular exercise. 📵 Turnin...

Closing a cycle is a universal process, but it shows up differently depending on the area of our lives. Sometimes it happens in a relationship, other times at work, in a friendship, or even in a personal stage of growth. Recognizing how it manifests in each area helps us face it with greater clarity and maturity. 🌿 In Relationships When a relationship no longer adds value, it becomes a weight. Holding on out of fear of loneliness or routine can hurt more than letting go. Closing this cycle is not a failure—it’s an act of self-love and mutual respect: acknowledging that what once brought two people together has already fulfilled its purpose. 🌿 In Friendships Not all friendships are meant to last a lifetime. Some walk with us for a while and then follow different paths. Closing a cycle here means accepting that there was affection and learning, but that distance or differences have changed the place that person once had in our present. 🌿 In Work or Projects A job or project tha...

At the beginning of a relationship, love feels intense, passionate, and endless. However, as time goes by, routine, responsibilities, and life’s challenges can weaken that intensity. Keeping the flame of love alive is not a luxury—it is a necessity to help the relationship grow, mature, and stay strong. 📌 "Love doesn’t disappear overnight; it fades when we stop nurturing it." 🔥 Why Is It Important to Keep Passion and Connection Alive? Love is not a permanent state; it is a dynamic process that requires attention. Its strength depends on how much it is nurtured and valued. 🔹 It strengthens the emotional bond : A relationship that maintains warmth and closeness becomes more resilient to challenges. When the flame of love is kept alive, both partners feel safer and more secure. 📌 "Love that is cared for becomes a refuge; love that is neglected becomes an uncertainty." 🔹 It prevents the relationship from becoming monotonous : Over time, the excitement of ...

Happy and lasting relationships don’t happen by chance; they are built through small daily gestures, intention, and mutual commitment. Taking time to reflect on the state of your relationship and how you can improve it is a powerful tool to maintain love, connection, and passion over time. Below, I share a series of questions you can ask yourself—both individually and as a couple—to evaluate your relationship and discover ways to strengthen it. 1️⃣ Are We Spending Quality Time Together? 🔹 When was the last time we had a distraction-free date? 🔹 Do we truly take time to talk, or do we only discuss daily routines? 🔹 How can we make our time together more meaningful? 📌 "The time invested in love is never wasted time." 2️⃣ Are We Expressing Our Love Consistently? 🔹 Do I let my partner know how much I value and appreciate them? 🔹 How do I usually express love? Is it in a way that my partner truly needs? 🔹 When was the last time I surprised my partner with a spec...

Child sexual abuse leaves deep scars that are not always visible. Although the trauma occurs in childhood, the emotional and psychological consequences can follow survivors into adulthood, affecting their well-being and relationships. Today, we explore how this trauma can manifest and what we can do to heal . 💔🌱 1. Emotional Consequences: The Pain That Persists 😢🧠 Child sexual abuse affects the way a person sees themselves and the world. Victims often carry low self-esteem , shame , and guilt , even though they were not responsible for what happened. These emotions can impact their ability to trust others and maintain healthy relationships. Feelings of worthlessness and shame : Many survivors feel that they are not good enough, which can lead to self-loathing . 🤕 Difficulties trusting others : Abuse undermines trust, making it difficult for survivors to trust others, even those closest to them. 🤝💔 2. Long-Term Psychological Impact 🧠⏳ The trauma of abuse can lead to mental hea...