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The Layla blog

Discover a library of expert-informed articles designed to educate and inspire. From meditation and mindfulness to mental health, focus, and overall well-being; explore content that meets you where you are, whatever your mood or goals.

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Self-care
Regulation
Mindfulness
Striking a Balance: Managing Stress & Emotions As An Entrepreneur

Being an entrepreneur often means juggling big ambitions with the demands of everyday life — and that can take a toll on your mental well-being. This article explores how to find balance, support your emotional health, and build sustainable habits that help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Layla Team
Aug 20, 2021
min read
Stress & Anxiety
Compassion
Trauma
support
Mental health challenges after miscarriage

Experiencing a miscarriage can bring complex emotional responses that often go unseen or unspoken. This article explores the mental health challenges that can follow miscarriage and offers compassionate insight, validation, and support for navigating grief and healing.

Layla Team
Jan 12, 2021
2
min read
Trauma & Recovery
Emotions
Relationships
DBT
What is DBT and does it work?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based approach that helps people manage intense emotions, improve relationships, and build meaningful skills for everyday life. This article explains what DBT is, how it works, and the research behind its effectiveness.

Layla Team
Sep 20, 2020
4
min read
support
Awareness
Well-being
What Makes Therapy Work: Key Ingredients for Healing and Growth

Therapy can be transformative, but what actually makes it effective goes beyond any single technique or session. This article explores the key ingredients of successful therapy — from trust and connection to collaboration, consistency, and active engagement — so you know what to look for in your own healing journey.

Layla Team
Jul 23, 2020
3
min read
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Well-being
Self-care
Compassion
Answering the question: What is wrong with me?

Many of us have asked ourselves, “What’s wrong with me?” at moments of struggle. This article gently explores where that question comes from and offers a more compassionate, grounded way to understand your experiences and begin healing.

Layla Team
Apr 11, 2020
4
min read
All topics
Well-being
Resilience
support
Diabetes & Mental Health

Living with diabetes can affect not only your physical health but also your emotional well-being, bringing unique stressors, challenges, and emotional responses. This article explores the connection between diabetes and mental health, offering compassionate insight and practical support strategies.

Layla Team
Mar 20, 2020
min read
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