Poll On social Distancing

10 Things to do when returning from shopping

These simple but important things can save you from catching covid-19

Running During Lockdown

Staying home day and night is frustrating, and going out may not be safe. Something is out there. Running is useful to wellbeing in many ways, but is it possible or safe during the pandemic? Experts say it is safe if you take the necessary precautions. Going out is good and it helps regain some … Continue reading Running During Lockdown

Self-Care Survey

This anonymous survey is meant to assess the level of self-care for UN personnel in Yemen. The survey takes about 5 minutes.

Attributional style and happiness

In our social interactions we tend to make explanations and interpretations about the events and other people behaviors. Normally, people are different in their way of interpretations. These differences are called attributional style. Imagine that you have plans with a friend to get out together, and when time gets near you called him, but he … Continue reading Attributional style and happiness

Help teens get over losses

Losing contact with friends, group activities, sports, classes are big deal for teens and we should help them grieve it Below are some things that parents can do. Acknowledge their loss It’s true that their disappointment about not going out or having sports or group activities is trivial compared to the tragedies that thousands of … Continue reading Help teens get over losses

The Keys to Happiness at Work

55 – 80% of people see work as something to be endured, not enjoyed. For most, work is about sustenance while the rest of life is where we derive enjoyment and meaning of life. But Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas  explains that  research reveals the steps one can take toward greater well-being at work According to her, … Continue reading The Keys to Happiness at Work

Reduce The Stress of Homeschooling

  Working from home and at the same time monitoring the homeschooling of your kids can be challenging and tearing on your nerves, and add on to the pandemic stress and routine disruption burdens and uncertainty intolerance. Here are three ways to handle the stress of homeschooling effectively:   Relax your standards           This is … Continue reading Reduce The Stress of Homeschooling

AWE Practice During Quarantine

Practice of Awe is a mindfulness practice, or more precisely, a micro-dosing mindfulness practice. AWE is defined as that feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at the vastness of a plain. Feeling … Continue reading AWE Practice During Quarantine

10 Things To Avoid

Following are a number of things that suppress the immune system and you should try to avoid them: Lack of SleepAnxietyLow Vitamin DLittle fruits and vegetables intakeHigh fat dietToo Little exposure to sunlightSmokingAlcoholProlonged griefLack of exercise and physical activity