THE SECRET PSYCHIATRIST

I am sitting in my new clinic over Portobella road. I sit on the window ledge to take in the sun. I feel at peace and thoughtful. I look to my left and lose myself in the distance of the city’s view. I think about my future, and where my writing will...

I have loved.

I have loved in a way that I believed my heart would explode from my chest, and I would forever be swept away in the fog of pure magic wonder for this individual. 

I find love a medication. It’s the cure for any ailment. However, when th...

1. Skipping like a child! Doing something that reminds  you of you childhood can help you remember happy memories and therefore lift your mood.

2. Hula Hooping. Participating in a silly fun activity makes you laugh and embrace comical moments in...

1. Gardening. Keeping active helps you focus on the task at hand and releases endorphins which helps you feel happier.

2. Cleaning Windows. Cleaning and tidying can help your mind feel refreshed and increases your mood.

3. Baking Cakes. The smell...

1. Spend time with your pet or with animals. It is proven that animals are therapeutic and help decrease your anxiety. 

2, Listen to music that you find calming, regardless of what genre it is. Don't listen to music that makes you feel down, but...