If you’re an ambitious person, you’ve no doubt experienced the relentless drive to push forward, to achieve, to hustle, to succeed. You set goals, make plans, and the excitement of ticking off each box fuels you to keep going. But here’s the thing: sometimes, the best way to actually reach your goals is to stop…
Why More Men Are Starting To Talk About Their Mental Health
For decades, men’s mental health was barely acknowledged in public conversations. If it came up, it was often through tragic statistics, sombre awareness campaigns, or clinical warnings. Rarely was it discussed as something everyday, human, and changeable, and almost never was it something men were encouraged to talk about themselves. However, that’s changing. Slowly, but…
How To Embrace Not Having All The Answers
We live in a world that places a lot of pressure on us to have everything figured out. From work to relationships to personal goals, there’s this unspoken expectation that we should know what we’re doing and where we’re going at all times. But the reality is, none of us have all the answers. Life…
Why Being ‘Too Nice’ Is A Form Of People-Pleasing You Don’t Need
We all know someone who seems to go out of their way to please everyone around them. They’re constantly agreeable, putting everyone else’s needs first, and often avoid confrontation at all costs. While this can be seen as being exceptionally kind, the truth is that being ‘too nice’ can sometimes be a sign of people-pleasing—a…
Why Not Having Everything Together Could Actually Be A Sign Of Growth
You know that feeling when your life seems a bit of a mess? When your flat looks like a tornado hit it, your diary is bursting with scribbles, and you’ve just realised you’ve worn two different socks all day? Relax. The chaos around you might actually be evidence that you’re growing as a person. We’ve…
These So-Called ‘Affirmations’ Are Perfect Examples Of Toxic Positivity
We’ve all seen those pastel-coloured Instagram squares with swirly fonts proclaiming that “everything happens for a reason” or “just choose happiness.” While positive affirmations can be helpful tools for a lot of people, there’s a fine line between healthy optimism and what psychologists call toxic positivity—the excessive and ineffective overgeneralisation of a happy, positive state…
Things People Who’ve Never Had A Real Break Think Are Normal
For a lot of people, the idea of truly stepping away from work or responsibilities feels more like a luxury than a necessity. If you’ve never had a real break—a proper time to rest, recharge, and truly switch off—you might think certain things are just a normal part of life. But the truth is, living…
Why You Don’t Need To ‘Fix’ Your Anxiety (And What To Do Instead)
Anxiety is something most of us will experience at some point in our lives, whether it’s a moment of panic before a big presentation or the low, persistent hum of worry that can last for days. In fact, according to a survey from Mind UK, 37.1% of women and 29.9% of men reported high levels…
How To Be Grateful When Everything Feels Like A Mess
There are days (or weeks, or months) when everything just feels like it’s falling apart, and being grateful seems like the last thing on your mind. You might be stuck in a tough spot, dealing with a stressful situation, or just feeling overwhelmed by life in general. It’s easy to focus on the chaos, the…
Behaviours That Prove Someone Has Done A Lot Of Inner Work
We’ve all heard the phrase “inner work,” but what does it actually look like? It’s easy to assume that working on yourself is all about reading self-help books or meditating in silence for hours, but in reality, it’s about a deeper understanding of yourself, your actions, and how you interact with the world. People who…