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…
How Living Through A Pandemic Changed Our Views On Mental Health
Not that long ago, talking openly about mental health felt like walking through a minefield. You either kept quiet or you wrapped your words in humour, hoping no one noticed you weren’t really okay. Even when the conversation started to shift, it was still largely something people tiptoed around. But then the pandemic happened, and…
What To Do When Your Self-Care Routine Becomes Another Thing To Stress About
Self-care is supposed to be the thing that helps you feel better, right? Sadly, sometimes, it can end up feeling like just another thing to check off the list, another source of pressure. When your self-care routine starts adding stress instead of relieving it, something’s off. What started as a way to prioritise your well-being…
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…
How To Find Joy In The Everyday ‘Boring’ Stuff (And Why It Matters)
As much as it depresses us to admit, life isn’t always full of grand adventures. In fact, a lot of our time is spent doing what might seem like “boring” stuff: the laundry, the dishes, commuting, paying bills, grocery shopping. It’s easy to overlook these mundane tasks and wish we could be doing something more…
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…
How To Get Out Of An Overthinking Loop When You’re Stuck
We’ve all found ourselves caught in that never-ending loop of thoughts that seems to spiral with no end in sight at some point. Overthinking can feel like your brain is stuck on repeat, running through the same scenarios, decisions, or worries over and over. It’s exhausting, isn’t it? And the worst part is that the…
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…
