Finding solace in solitude can be a challenge when our internal dialogue leans toward the heavy rather than the hopeful. Yet, there are many ways to reclaim your headspace, shifting the focus inward through intentional practices designed to restore a sense of calm. Here, MOJEH explores activities and local initiatives helping you positively reconnect with yourself.
Cultivate New Tools
In response to the current climate, Thrive Wellbeing Centre has opened free access to its digital platform, Thrive in 5. This initiative provides the community with resources to prioritise mental health through bite-sized courses. Covering everything from self-care and anxiety management to cognitive health, these modules are designed to help you navigate the immediate turbulence while equipping you with long-term tools. Learn More
Read To Engage
Join a book club and enjoy the act of reading alone without compromising the thrill of engaging in conversations with like-minded people every now and then. New narratives offer a necessary reprieve, while the discussion that follows provides a meaningful way to process complex themes and connect with other bibliophiles. It is also a great way to enjoy what you like doing while also staying connected to the community around you. Don’t know which book clubs to join? The Emirates Literature Foundation Book Club and Read Between The Lines are highly recommended.
Experience Art
Art has always had the power to heal, and in such difficult times, there’s no surprise in turning to it. Ayyam Gallery exhibits two artists this month, Exodus Through the Maze: Disorientation as Fate, featuring works by Mouteea Murad, and an adjacent solo exhibition, titled Creatures of Hope, with works by Nihad Al-Turk. Murad explores the non-linear dialogue between the past and the present and Al-Turk takes us on a journey through themes of good and evil, and hope and despair. If you’re looking to step out and spend some time in your own company, this art gallery is the perfect place for you. Learn More
Listen To A Podcast
Tune into a podcast that will let your mind wander into positive spaces. Whether it is a dive into mindfulness or a series dedicated to global culture, audio storytelling serves as a companion, guiding your thoughts in different directions, depending on your preferences. The best way to enjoy a podcast? Take a short walk outside or play it as you make your favourite recipe for dinner. Here are MOJEH’s recommendations on the podcasts to listen to this month.
