We’re all guilty of getting stuck in that endless loop of thoughts running around your head, making you question every little thing. “Did I say the right thing?” “What if I’m not good enough?” “What did they mean by that comment?” You know the drill. At first, overthinking might feel like you’re trying to figure…
How To Break The Cycle Of Overachieving And Start Enjoying The Process
If you’re someone who’s always pushing to do more, achieve more, and be more, you’re not alone. We live in a world that celebrates overachievement, and we’re constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we should always be striving for the next big goal, the next level of success. It’s easy to get caught up…
Stuff That Makes Perfect Sense When You’re an Anxious Person But Confuses Everyone Else
Anxiety can make life feel like you’re constantly walking around with a weight on your shoulders. For those who experience it regularly, certain things just make sense. They’re like little survival mechanisms that keep us afloat, even though they might seem strange to people who don’t deal with anxiety. If you’re an anxious person, you…
The Real Reasons You Can’t Let Go Of The Past (And How To Actually Move Forward)
Letting go is something people love to suggest, usually when they’ve got no idea what you’re carrying. The phrase gets thrown around like it’s as easy as dropping a bag of shopping. Of course, if you’ve ever tried to truly move on from something painful, you know how stubborn the past can be. It doesn’t…
Why Millennial Parents Are Rewriting The Rules Of Emotional Health For Their Kids
In previous generations, emotional health was largely absent from mainstream parenting discourse. Children were expected to manage their feelings quietly, without disrupting the household or questioning authority. Emotional expression, particularly anything beyond happiness or obedience, was often discouraged. In contrast, millennial parents—typically those now in their late twenties through early forties—are parenting in a way…
Why Minimalism Is Becoming The New Form Of Self-Care
For a long time, self-care was painted as bubble baths, scented candles, and an overflowing shopping cart of “treats.” They’re great, sure, but lately, more people are questioning whether all that excess actually makes them feel better. In its place, a quieter idea is gaining traction: minimalism. It’s not a design trend or a colour…
How To Break Your Phone Addiction Before It Breaks You
We’re all addicted to our phones, but that doesn’t make it right. A lot of us have become so attached to our devices that we spend more time scrolling down our screens than we do engaging with our real lives and the things that are happening all around us. Nomophobia, the psychological term for smartphone…
Easy To Miss Ways Anxiety Manifests In Men
Anxiety has a lot of symptoms that are common in anyone who suffers from it. However, men often experience this mental health condition in unique ways, and the people around them might not immediately realise they’re struggling because of it. However, given that 29.3% of men reported experiencing high levels of anxiety in 2022-2023, according…
10 Things You Should Know Before Starting Therapy
Starting therapy is a big decision, and it’s not something to be taken lightly. Opening up to someone about the struggles you’re facing takes a lot of trust and courage, but it can be one of the most effective and rewarding decisions you’ll ever make. If you’re considering it, there are some things you need…