IN HER THOUGHTS

Creativity is energy. The term "Creatives" is often synonymous with bursts of energy, bubbliness, laughter and being rebellious. Everyone thinks with creativity or being a creative you are always juiced up and ultimately get people juiced up. It seems that simple (and that difficult too). The concept that poor mental health and artistic temperament go hand-in-hand has always speculated. Above all else, let us all remember that anyone can experience mental health challenges, and creatives are no different.  In any career, individuals can face burnout, anxiety, sadness, and work-related stress. Creatives face pressures unique to their work, which can contribute to their risk of mental health issues. The labelling part  and misconceptions are not too helpful.  Practising art requires focus and concentration. This flow or meditative state can help improve our mental health, and being in a good mental space is imperative when creating. I highly recommend people to go for it. Find

  How does one heal after a series of bad experiences? Do you take a breather or jump onto the next train as if nothing happened? Today we are talking about how life experiences alter our personalities in time.   Self-reflect for a moment; are you the same person you were years ago? The way you act, interact, love or talk to yourself? We are all shaped by experiences in our lives. The memories, good or bad alters our outlook towards our lives and future. When you have been through an emotionally draining experience or experience loss, opening yourself up to the world is an uphill battle. You  want  to trust and love again but, you cannot help but worry that you might fall into another dark hole.  What most people do not realize is the deeper connection between life experiences and mental health.     The deep personal experiences and social circumstances we find ourselves in define us. Ultimately our mental health can be influenced by our family, our relationships and how we see ourse

It is Day 6 of the Afrobloggers winter writing challenge! Advocacy week, and we are doing a mental health series. Let’s go! The societal ascriptions to manhood have made being a man quite scary. Men are told as boys that manhood is synonymous with strength, toughness, providing, etc.   Jabu men do not cry look in the mirror and man up!  That is the reality of what society tells our men they have to be. Everyone expects a certain stoicism in them, a free will to repress emotions and act manly (whatever that means).  If you grew up in an African home, you know that Dad is home was not a mere announcement but a warning. Life as a man means people expect too much from you. You are feared. The chronicles of a man with a stick, always ready to fight. Picture this it was a good day, their favourite team won the Premier League and are in a good mood. But the moment they get home, they have to act in a certain way, speak in a stern voice to maintain a speculative reputation of masculinity. Li