How To Lose Your Mind In 10 Days
Much like the genius plot of the 2003 chick-flick classic How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days , many of us fall into persistent behaviours that quietly sabotage our mental health—without even realizing it. If you haven't seen the movie (first of all, don't knock it until you try it), here's a quick rundown: Kate Hudson's character sets out to document the classic mistakes women often make in early relationships—behaviours that tend to send things south. She takes things to the extreme in a hands-on "experiment" with Matthew McConaughey's character, hilariously acting out the patterns she's writing about. Honestly, if that isn't a solid pitch to go watch it, I don't know what is. Now, let's take that same concept and shift it to a mental health lens. I'm going to walk you through a handful of common behaviours that, when repeated or relied on too heavily, can slowly chip away at your well-being. These insights come from research, my work as ...