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Creative Burnout: When Passion Simply isn’t Enough
Creativity needs to be fed and it needs its space to grow. But should not be forced, otherwise, it may lead to a lifeless output. Despite all our care, sometimes, the creativity tap just runs dry. We experience the dreaded creative burnout.
Books to read when you’re grieving
Books can be a great comfort during difficult times; a way to process tough emotions, a magical escape, or simply a reassurance that we are not alone. Here are 3 titles that our volunteer Zen recommends for when you’re grieving
Top 5 things to look forward to at CalmCon this year
It’s less than a week till the 2nd CalmCon mental health & well-being festival, and the Calm Collective team is beyond excited! It’s been months of planning, sourcing, and brainstorming - and we can’t wait for all of you to experience it.
As we count down, we figured we’d give you five things to look forward to at CalmCon and why you should snag that ticket (if you haven’t already!)
What Stranger Things’ Max Mayfield teaches us about mental illness
*Warning for Spoilers if you haven’t watched Season 4 of Stranger Things and Trigger Warning for Death, Depression & Suicide Ideation
This season of Netflix’s fan-favourite original brings more than just viral memes but a fresh new take on looking at mental illness, using monsters and horror as an allegory. Although the connection between horror and mental illness is hardly novel, Stranger Things manages to walk the fine line of drawing empathy for the characters with mental illness while portraying their struggles in a way that is both terrifying and not in a stereotypical way.
Causes and cures of loneliness in the workplace
Research has shown that the well-being of employees goes beyond their financial needs. In this article, Rachel addresses the problem of loneliness in the workplace and shares some tips on how we can create a friendlier work environment.
Finding yourself: a journey to self-discovery
Whether spurred on by a milestone or significant life events, many of us will at some point set out on a quest for greater self-knowledge. In this article, Xiao Qing shares some actionable tips on how you can set sail on your self-discovery journey
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