Posts published by “Kit Balane”

Listen

The act of listening can be the most undervalued human skill. But in truth, it actually packs a lot of…

Talk to someone

When was the last time you had a good talk with a trusted friend or a relative? Perhaps it is…

Gardening and mental health

It might appear obvious how gardening or variations of farming help us psychologically and even economically. And during the lockdown,…

Exercise

This pandemic has clearly increased the level of anxiety and depression for many. Young and old alike complain of varying…

Covid stigma

Do not die these days. It can be grim and lonely. Not only will you be buried immediately, you also…

Tuob and the mind

Yes, there were instances that my family tried Tuob. And it indeed alleviated our flu-like symptoms. But whether it killed…

Loneliness

There is an epidemic of loneliness in our society particularly with the young generation. They may appear to be active…

Fathering this pandemic

Can we even talk about Father’s Day today? Or any other “significant events” for that matter? What is there to…

Do the little things

They say life begins at 40. I say it is at 41, a couple of days ago for me.  And…

The case for school

Should you send your child back to school this school year or not? As a parent, there are a number…

Sleep well

Sleep is elusive nowadays. It’s an epidemic affecting millions of people around the globe. And Why is this serious? Because,…

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