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BENEFITS OF MEDITATION

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Meditation is exactly what the image above says it is! It’s not worry or anxiety. It’s building a quiet place in your mind. Meditation is a time your mind becomes quiet and relaxed enough to let your brain and mind rest. It’s when you see, hear, feel, and analyze clearly. Some emotional benefits of meditation are; * Gaining a new perspective. * Manage your stress better. * Increasing self-awareness. * Focusing on the present. * Reducing negative emotions. * Heightened Imagination and creativity. * Building patience and tolerance. * Sleep better at night. * Make better choices. Learn to meditate this month.  Teach your mind peace and quiet.  Teach yourself to be more at ease. P.S: I’ll be making a more detailed post on meditation, soon. So keep reading . #khaysays #newmonth #newmonthnewgoals #newmonthvibes #november #november2020 #november1 #meditation #peace #peaceandquiet #peacefulmind 

LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH WHILE PROTESTING

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During protests, people are at risk of violence, being arrested and even tear gas, which all have adverse effects on their mental health, one way or the other. So while protesting, let’s not forget to prioritize our mental health.  Here’s how you can protect your mental health; >> Limit exposure (for those following through the news and social media). >> Prioritize and plan your level of engagement. >> Avoid tear gas whenever possible. >> Stay prepared first medical emergencies (be ready for a first aid before the ambulance or health workers arrive). >> Be moderate in everything you do. >> Stay connected with friends and family. >> Recognize the signs of burnout. >> Acknowledge the trauma. >> Regularly practice ‘Emotional Freedom Technique (ETF) Tapping’ (identifying the stress points in your body, exercising regularly, journaling, positive affirmations and meditation). >> Talk to someone and vent if necessary(it helps eas...

EFFECTS OF PROTESTS ON MENTAL HEALTH

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According to recent research at the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, ‘the mental outcomes following collective actions, which includes but not limited to protests, can be comparable to natural disasters, terrorist attacks or armed conflicts.’ I’m not really surprised and it doesn’t help that most Nigerians neglect their mental health. In Nigeria, the adverse effects of protests on mental health has been measured to be at 41%. This includes community spillover effects (where those who weren’t involved in protests display some of these effects). Here are some of these effects; >> Anxiety Symptoms.  >> Anxiety Disorder. >> Behavioral Issues. >> Depression. >> Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). >> Psychiatric Admission. >> Psychological Distress. >> Psychiatric Prescriptions. >> Substance Abuse. >> Suicide. Some people may try to cope through; alcohol consumption, marijuana use, social withdrawal,...

THOUGHTS ON #EndSars PROTEST

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‘Generation Z’, the generation I’m proud to be a part of.  This entrepreneurial generation This independent generation This generation who knows the scores This generation who embrace change This generation who wants their voices heard. I’m proud to be a part of such a generation. Ever since it’s inception in late 1992, the dissolved Special Anti-Robbery Squad #EndSars has committed unpardonable atrocities without remorse and #NigerianYouths have had it. I smile when I see this generation standing up for their right and exercising it in demanding change.  Now, they say they have dissolved SARS and replaced it with SWAT ⁉️  Does changing a thief’s name from ‘James’ to ‘Paul’ stop him from being a thief ❓ While these protests are ongoing, the @NigerianPoliceForce has failed to keep its officers assigned to these protest areas, in line. The results being the gory deaths, harassment, and brutalization of our ‘should be’ leaders of today.   The saddest part of all th...