Note from the Editor!
Trapped. Suffocating. Discouraging. Overwhelming. Hopeless.
That’s how depression can feel like. Depression is 50% more common in women than it is in men.1 Globally, over 10% pregnant women and 13 % new mothers experience a mental health disorder, mainly depression.2
Disturbing?
I agree.
Even though just a month or a day aren’t enough, as we bring to you another newsletter, we dedicate this month to Women’s Health.
As women, the ever evolving nature of our hurried lives can push our own wants and needs to the backburner. We want to work, we want to multitask, and be there for our family and friends, we want to be caregivers, be good, present mothers at ALL times, we want to be sensitive and kind to everyone and we want to strive to be PERFECT in the above. But where’s the time for US? If there’s ever a minute or two that we take out to self-nurture, we end up criticising our own appearance or attitude in that time.
Today when there’s finally much needed awareness and chatter about mental health, there’s also inherent pressure a lot of us (especially women) end up facing thanks to the lives projected on social media which end up impacting our self-esteem. When a loved one is low we are quick to tend to them. But, the same promptness vanishes when it comes to our own self. While watching films, we often draw inspiration from certain dialogues because they uplift us, surprise us and give us the courage to re-start and focus our energy on our own mental health and goals.
Here’s a reminder to change gears and be the main character of your story. Invest in yourself, binge watch, laugh freely, buy that sexy bra, go for that trip and do whatever makes YOU happy. Not only will it bring you joy, but will also benefit your mental health.
As per research, women live longer than men. Come on, let’s do it right and make it memorable.
We hope you love the concoction of content from us at team Unhurry®, this month.
Happy Everyday!
Happy Women’s Day!
Sources:
Aradhna Chhachhi, Holistic Health Coach, Yin Yoga Teacher and French wine scholar
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