Estrella Unica

21/12/2025

Did you know that not all stress is bad? 🤔
​In psychology, we look at stress in two different ways. It’s all about how that "pressure" feels in your body:
​Positive Stress (Eustress): This is the "good" kind! It’s the excitement you feel before a first date, a big game, or starting a new job. It feels like butterflies in your stomach and actually helps you stay focused and motivated.
​Negative Stress (Distress): This is the "heavy" kind. It happens when pressure feels overwhelming, like there’s no way out. It leaves you feeling drained, anxious, and tired.
​The goal isn't to live a life with zero stress—it’s to make sure the "good" stuff keeps us moving, while we find healthy ways to let go of the "heavy" stuff. 🌿
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Here are 3 quick ways to turn negative stress into positive energy:
​Relabel it: When your heart races, tell yourself, "I’m excited, not nervous." Both feel the same to your body; your mind just needs a better label.
​Take one "Micro-Win": Pick one tiny task you can finish in 2 minutes. Completing it gives your brain a win and kills the "paralysis" of stress.
​Find the "Why": Remind yourself why the task matters. Stress feels heavy when it’s a chore, but it feels like "drive" when it has a purpose.

Stress is the gap between our expectations and reality. If you can’t change the reality, change your perspective.

18/12/2025

Stop the Silence.
​Mental health disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities are real, and they deserve the same care and urgency as any physical illness. You wouldn’t tell someone with a broken leg to "just walk it off," so why do we do that with the mind?
​Whether it’s a deep emotional wound, a feeling of being completely lost, or profound sadness, these aren't signs of weakness—they are signs that you’re human. We need to stop hiding and start talking. By treating these challenges with the dignity they deserve, we break the tabu and make sure nobody has to struggle alone.

17/12/2025

✨ Find Your Peace: A Journey of Mind and Soul ✨
​Embark on A Journey of the Mind and Soul to discover your Inner Peace. This path requires you to Breathe & Be Mindful, allowing clarity to flow through your thoughts like a gentle, illuminating current. As you practice this awareness, remember to Connect & Share your experiences, knowing that community is vital for your progress. By integrating these elements, you are empowered to truly Grow & Heal, cultivating the wisdom and emotional resilience that ultimately define your spirit's tranquil state.
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09/12/2025

Your Mind Needs Care, Just Like a Garden
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​Growth: The brain looks like a tree because, with care and patience, our minds can grow and become strong.
​Connection: The people holding hands show that we are stronger when we support each other. You don't have to be lonely.
​Action: Take three simple tips for a happy life:
​Seek Help: It is okay to ask for support.
​Speak Up: Share your feelings with others.
Stay Calm: Breath deep and stay present.

08/12/2025

🌟 Meet Tanzim Noor
Senior Psychotherapist.
​Tanzim Noor is a Senior Psychotherapist founder and associate with Estrella Unica, bringing a diverse and comprehensive skill set to her practice. Her qualifications include expertise as an NLP Master Practitioner and Gestalt Master Practitioner, complementing her foundational Integral Diploma in Counselling Psychology.
​She is also an IEMT Advance Practitioner, has attained Metaphors of Movement Level 2, and is an Art Therapy Practitioner. This broad spectrum of training allows her to offer a holistic and varied approach to mental health and well-being.
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01/12/2025

29/11/2025

Good morning! As a new day dawns, remember that your mind is a garden, waiting for your attention and care. Take this moment to inhale the crisp morning air and exhale any doubts. Sow the seeds of intention, peace, and resilience right now, and dedicate this day to nurturing your own growth. You have the power to make this a beautiful and productive day—now go out and bloom.

25/11/2025

Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EQ) is defined as your ability to be smart about feelings, encompassing five key areas critical for personal and professional success. These areas include Self-Awareness (knowing your moods, motivations, and emotional landscape), Self-Regulation (managing reactions, pausing, and controlling impulses), Motivation (possessing inner drive, optimism, and resilience after setbacks), Empathy (understanding the feelings of others for teamwork and friendship), and Social Skills (handling relationships, communication, influence, leadership, and conflict resolution). Cultivating EQ matters because it enables you to become a better communicator, an effective leader, a problem-solver without drama, and helps you build deep, lasting relationships. The poster emphasizes that EQ is a muscle that must be trained and improved over time.

24/11/2025

"The power of thoughts" Thoughts act as the invisible alchemy that continuously shapes the framework of reality. Every action taken and every emotion felt begins as a tiny, potent spark within the mind. Dwelling on shadows conjures barriers of fear, yet focusing on the light ignites the ability to manifest opportunities almost out of thin air. Ultimately, recognizing this hidden enchantment gives you the power to transmute your daily experiences and weave the destiny you desire.

17/11/2025

Grief is the deep sadness we feel when something important is taken away from us. It's most common when someone we love dies, but you can also grieve for things like the end of a relationship, losing a job, or even losing your health.
​💖 How Grief Feels
​Grief isn't just one feeling; it's a mix of different emotions that come and go, like waves.
​Sadness and Crying: Feeling very down and tearful.
​Anger:
Being mad at the situation, yourself, or even the person who is gone.
​Confusion or Foggy Thinking:
Finding it hard to focus or remember things.
​Guilt:
Thinking you should have done something differently.
​Tiredness:
Feeling exhausted even if you've rested.
​🕰️ A Personal Journey
​There's no right or wrong way to grieve, and there's no set time limit. It's not a straight line where you get better every day; you might have good days and then sudden bad days. Everyone experiences it differently.
​It's a process of learning to live with a big hole in your life, and over time, the intense pain starts to soften, even if the memory of the loss stays with you forever.

04/11/2025

A rule is essentially a principle or guideline that governs conduct or procedure in a particular activity or setting. Rules help maintain order and predictability. The psychological impact of violating a rule depends greatly on its source:
​🧠 Psychological Impact of Rule Violation
​When someone violates a rule, the outcome and the psychological impact on the self differ based on whether the rule was made by others or made by self:
​Rule Made by Others (External Rule): Violating a rule set by an external source (like the law, an employer, or societal norms) often triggers fear of external consequences like punishment, criticism, or social exclusion, which can lead to anxiety and shame (the feeling of being bad in the eyes of others). The individual may focus on getting caught and the damage to their reputation or social standing.
​Rule Made by Self (Internal Rule): Violating a rule you set for yourself (like a personal goal, moral standard, or commitment) usually results in guilt (the feeling of having done a bad thing) and disappointment in oneself. This kind of violation can undermine self-trust, reduce self-esteem, and, if repetitive, lead to negative self-talk or feelings of unworthiness, potentially causing a cycle of distress and more self-punishment rather than corrective action.
​In both cases, rule violation disrupts the expected order, but external violations primarily threaten social standing, while internal violations threaten the individual's sense of self and integrity.
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03/11/2025

Acceptance simply means saying "yes" to what is real right now, even if you don't like it. It's about seeing a situation, a feeling, or another person exactly as they are, and choosing not to fight against it. Think of it like deciding to put down a heavy weight you've been carrying; you stop wasting energy trying to change things you can't control. This doesn't mean you agree with everything or that you stop trying to make good changes, but it brings you calmness and the ability to deal with things clearly and effectively.