coping mechanisms, ending isolation, introversion, isolation, mental health, mental issues, physical health, self-isolation, stress, trauma

Ending Isolation: The Path to Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being

Isolation, whether voluntary or circumstantial, significantly impacts your mental and physical health. Understanding the reasons behind isolation is essential since it varies from person to person. Some of the motivations behind isolation include mental health challenges, stress, physical health, trauma, and introversion. Breaking the cycle is vital to foster a healthier and well-balanced life. The ...

Nathan Machoka

A woman sitting on a swing watching a sunset.

Unmasking ‘The Phantom of the Opera’: Its History and Inspirations

The Phantom of the Opera has bewitched literature as much as theater for over 100 years. Few narratives have penetrated popular consciousness, and this tale is an epic of romance, obsession, and tragedy. The book is made up, but much of it was inspired by some real history and ideas, meaning it has endured the ...

Viena Abdon

The Phantom.

Isolation: How Safe Does It Really Make Us During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

As the CCP coronavirus lockdown nears the 30-day mark in some nations, a few people have raised doubts as to whether or not isolation is really effective. A couple of studies on isolation and virus outbreak control do show that such measures can really be helpful in keeping a pandemic from getting worse. Does isolation ...

Jack Roberts

Isolation during the pandemic.

Tips From Astronauts: Dealing With Isolation During the Lockdown

Living cooped up inside can be a dull, mentally stressful thing for many people. Astronauts are trained to survive in these conditions. Some live hundreds of days in a small tube in outer space and still maintain their lively spirit when they get back home. Here is how to deal with the CCP coronavirus lockdown ...

Raven Montmorency

A hot drink sitting on an open book.

Reflections in Isolation

A new day is beginning; the sunlight makes its way into the room through a chink in the curtains. The magpies sing gracious melodies, which stand out in the unusual silence. I open my eyes, but I do not rush out of bed to get ready for work. Not today. Today is a day for ...

Laura Cozzolino

The Tao's yin-yang.