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Self-care vs self-sabotage: The fine line between nurturing mental health and drowning in data

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Limiting information intake and prioritising important daily tasks are integral to maintaining a healthy mindset.
Limiting information intake and prioritising important daily tasks are integral to maintaining a healthy mindset.
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In an era inundated with technology and the constant flow of information, mastering the art of self-care has become increasingly challenging. We find ourselves bombarded with a deluge of videos, posts, and emails, all promising to enhance our mental well-being.

The promise of self-care is undeniably essential, but the question looms: when should we halt our mindless scrolling and instead look up to savour the world beyond our screens?

The contemporary landscape presents us with a conundrum: the confluence of self-care and mental health overload. As we journey through this intricate terrain, it's crucial to explore the fine balance between nurturing our mental health and inadvertently sabotaging it by drowning in information.

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