Topics relating to mental health and wellbeing

Staying in tune with yourself and your life is sometimes easier said than done. Our wellbeing is inextricably linked to what’s going on in our minds. Learn useful information about mental health.

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The importance of happiness, laughter and vitamin D for our health

It's often said that everyone is responsible for their own happiness. But is it actually true that we can determine our own happiness or how happy we feel? SWICA got to the bottom of this question and discovered that there are some simple hacks you can use that will actually increase your production of happiness hormones. Find out why you should laugh more often and what role vitamin D plays in boosting your mood. And don't miss our amazing competition: with a bit of luck you can win a two-night stay in the modern and sustainable Valsana Hotel Arosa****.

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Mindfulness

Mindfulness promises more satisfaction and joy in life. But what exactly is driving this trend? Mindfulness means being fully in the present, both physically and mentally. A mindful person focuses on what happens at the moment, without judging it. Many of us find this difficult. We tend to constantly weigh and evaluate things. At the same time, we think a lot about the past, or often worry about current and future issues. This prevents us from being content with where we momentarily are and from concentrating on what lies beyond the scope of our thoughts. When we succeed in distancing ourselves from our thoughts and feelings, we can increase our wellbeing and satisfaction.

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Why relaxation is important – SWICA

Mental health is just as important as physical health, but many people often neglect it. That's why it's important to actively take a break from your daily routine and consciously relax – particularly in the moments when you don't have time for it. Learn about the routines that five relaxation enthusiasts use to slow down or share your own tip with us.

Quarter-life crisis

Is this really all there is? Could there be more out there somewhere? It isn’t just in midlife that many people find themselves confronting fundamental questions about the meaning of their lives. An existential crisis can also set in between your early 20s and early 30s, when it is known as a quarter-life crisis. What does it mean when everyone but you seems to know where they are heading?

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Heartache

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, the topic of love is on everyone's lips. But what happens if love isn't on the cards for you? This health tip explains why heartache hurts so much and how to get over it.

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Job Balance

Ivana I.* works full-time and is a single mother. When her father falls ill, everything becomes too much for her. She feels stressed, overwhelmed and unhappy. Her employer addresses this by registering her in the Job Balance programme provided by santé24. She learns how to take care of her own health – and also to say no from time to time.

Habits

It’s the same story every year: the gyms are full in January, but by February the rush has already died down – taking those good resolutions with it. Why is it that we are so quick to fall back into our old ways? The answer is surprising. It is not the wrong mindset that’s to blame, but our habits.

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