Ano ang mga dapat gawin at salitang dapat iwasan pag nakikiramay sa taong nawalan ng mahal sa buhay By: JAMIL SANTOS, GMA Integrated News Original Content Here Anu-ano nga ba ang dapat at hindi dapat gawin, at maging ang mga salitang dapat iwasang sabihin kapag nakikiramay sa mga...
Love Without Labels and Why Situationship Breakups Hurt By: Izel Abanilla, Republic Asia Original Content Here Have you experienced being intimate with someone you were never official with? It’s simply everything sans the label. You dated, you kissed, and made love. Then, you break up— without goodbye. You were everything except...
Healthy diet could boost mental health, say experts By: Patricia B. Mirasol, Business World Original Content Here MORE AWARENESS about the connection between the brain and gut can help decrease the number of Filipinos experiencing mental health concerns, including anxiety, according to health experts. One’s gut health and mental...
DID YOU HAVE A NEGATIVE & TOXIC HOME ENVIRONMENT? It is a given that we will face difficulties in life, and that these difficulties will likely include living with toxic individuals. And it is more difficult to overcome these challenges in life if we have toxic...
GOING BEHIND THE MEANING OF TAYLOR SWIFT'S SINGLE DISCLAIMER: The views expressed by the author do not state or reflect those of the artist, the song and its management. The song "Anti-Hero" by Taylor Swift, portrayed a picture of someone who has symptoms of anxiety, depression, and...
‘I’m the Problem, It’s Me’: How to Beat Your Own Anti-Hero: You're not on your own, kid. By: Erwin Colcol, SPOT.ph Original Content Here TW: Mentions of anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia. (SPOT.ph) Victor, a doctor by profession, spent an entire hour listening to Taylor Swift sing about feeling like a “monster...
Filipino cockfighters who went missing show pitfalls of getting hooked By: Patricia B. Mirasol, Business World Original Content Here DIANNE V. LOYOLA’S husband, whose job was to strap hook-shaped blades to the legs of roosters that spar to the death, went missing in January amid suspicions of game-fixing...
JUST EXPERIENCED A SIGNIFICANT LOSS? Loss is a worldwide phenomenon experienced by everyone at some point in their lives. Loss, of all forms, is a difficult thing to grapple with. And those who experience it feel grief—a normal emotional response to loss (Healthdirect Australia, 2022). A significant...
REVENGE BEDTIME PROCRASTINATION Revenge bedtime procrastination is a phenomenon wherein individuals create more time for them to partake in leisure activities they would otherwise have no time for during the day—such as binge-watching and scrolling on social media sites—by delaying their sleep. Types and Indications Researchers have come...
I Passed UP, Ateneo, La Salle, and UST. Where Should I Enroll? Getting ready for the best four years of your life. By: Erwin Colcol, SPOT.ph Original Content Here Incoming college freshman Lorenz felt like half of his dream was fulfilled when he got the University of the Philippines admission...
How Job-Hopping Can Be Good or Bad for Your Career: Does it pay to be loyal to your employer? By: Arianne Merez, SPOT.ph Original Content Here Over a year into his pandemic work as a paralegal, Lorenz Gonzalo is again planning to resign from his job -- the fifth...
PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND CHEATING Cheating is a violation of your commitment between you and your relationship partner, which could be your wife/husband or girlfriend/boyfriend. In other words, you’re having an affair with another person who is outside of your monogamous relationship and it could be through (physical:...
STOP THE ABUSE NOW There are many signs that you are in an abusive relationship. An abusive relationship is where a person exerts power and dominance over the other person, and these abusive behaviors can be in the form of physical, psychological, verbal, or financial ways,...
TELLTALE INDICATIONS TO SPOT FAKE NEWS Many individuals feel that the utilization of deception as an instrument of influence and weapon of impact has arrived at new statutes as a greater percentage of our lives move online. From standard news organizations to online media to radio...
Bad Workday or Career Rut? Here are the Signs and How to Get Out Maximize your potential. By: Arianne Merez, SPOT.ph Original Content Here Writer Melissa mulls resigning from her four-year-old job, her first since she graduated from college five years ago, to transfer to a new company in...
COPING WITH GRIEF Experiencing the loss of a loved one is one of life's most challenging moments. Grief can bring a mix of emotional, mental, and even physical struggles that impact how we relate to others, maintain our daily routines, and care for ourselves. Whether or...
WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO HAPPEN? Unexpected global events often come as a surprise to societies, healthcare systems, businesses, and governments—even when risks have been known for years. In times of sudden disruption, decision-makers are placed under intense pressure to navigate immediate challenges while considering long-term...
MANAGING EMOTIONS BY KNOWING WHAT IT'S CALLED Ever had that time when you’re not quite sad or anything, you still have energy but you feel kind of gloomy? Just, “meh”? Well, it’s hard to explain what you feel when you can’t find the exact word to...
WORKING AS A FAMILY MEMBER There are times when families spend extended periods together at home—whether due to personal circumstances, remote work, changes in school routines, or lifestyle transitions. During these times, there's often a greater expectation for family members to connect, support one another, and...
THE STRUGGLE OF HAVING ANXIETY DURING THE PANDEMIC It’s been almost two years here in the Philippines that we are living with our face mask on, face shield, alcohol, and a one-meter distance to each other because of the outbreak of COVID-19 and just recently, a...
WHATEVER HAPPENED WITH FACE TO FACE HUMAN CONNECTION The pandemic has altered our personal connections in unexpected ways, pushing us to live closer together with certain individuals while separating ourselves from others. Living under lockdown has required regular, close touch with our families and partners, yet...
PETS AND MENTAL HEALTH In times of stress and uncertainty, many people have found comfort and companionship in their pets. Whether it’s a dog, cat, or other companion animal, pets often play a vital role in helping individuals manage emotional challenges and maintain a sense of...
WHAT EFFECTS HAS IT BROUGHT TO US? Despite the fact that the pandemic has a long history, many clinical writings still struggle to define it. There have been several pandemic-related events that have had a substantial impact on global wellness, economy, and, unexpectedly, public safety. Many medical...
HOW TO DEAL WITH COVID ANXIETY Since the COVID-19 pandemic has started, it has raised fear, worrying and anxiety to people around the world. It really hit an emotional toll especially to those people who already have a mental health illness. People are afraid that they...
SETTING THE RIGHT MINDSET DURING QUARANTINE The COVID-19 pandemic has brought constant changes in our life. This makes us more vulnerable to having negative thoughts on how exactly are we going to get through these challenges or better yet, to get out of this situation. The...
HOW TO DEAL WITH CONSTANT CHANGES? Life is full of unexpected twists—career shifts, personal losses, lifestyle adjustments, or changes in our relationships and surroundings. These transitions can impact how we live, think, connect with others, and even how we view the world. So how do we...
HOW CAN YOU MAKE WORK-LIFE BALANCE WORK FOR YOU? In today’s fast-changing world, the line between “work” and “life” is increasingly blurred. The traditional 9-to-5 job in a shared office space has evolved into a more flexible and hybrid work model for many. This shift brings...
New Year, New Me: How to Succeed at New Year's Resolutions You got this. By: Arianne Merez, SPOT.ph Original Content Here Virtual Assistant Kyla Siarto is betting her Shopee haul of exercise gear and OOTDs that the 2022 edition of her "Balik Alindog" will succeed this time. She's determined...
UNDERSTANDING HOW BOREDOM AFFECTS US “Bored, I’m so bored, I’m so bored. So bored…” Like these lyrics from Billie Eilish’s song Bored, many of us experience boredom regularly. It can feel like having no energy for the things we usually enjoy, feeling stuck in a place without...
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FEELING LONELY What is Loneliness? Loneliness is a state of mind where a person feels empty, alone, and unwelcome. It’s a deep craving for human connection that feels hard to fulfill. Importantly, loneliness isn’t the same as being physically alone. You...
Managing Uncertainties and Uncontrollability We live in a world full of uncertainties every day. We can never predict exactly what will happen next. Fear and vulnerability can leave us feeling anxious, restless, and powerless. Over time, this can drain us emotionally, trapping us in a cycle...
Managing Relationships During Quarantine Even before the time of quarantine, managing a relationship was not that easy. For a relationship to work, it requires having mutual understanding between two people within the relationship. It also requires emotional support between the two, efforts from one another and...
Busting 3 Myths About Art Therapy Art therapy has become an increasingly recognized way to support mental health and well-being. It offers people a chance to explore their emotions and experiences through creative expression guided by trained professionals. Despite its growing popularity, some misconceptions still surround...