We all have those days—the ones where nothing seems to go right, your energy is at an all-time low, and the idea of doing anything feels like climbing a mountain. On those days, it’s tough to find the motivation to take care of yourself. But here’s the truth: it’s okay not to be at your…
Mental Health
Why Taking A Mental Health Day Is Just As Important As A Physical Health Day
When you think about taking time off from work or school, what comes to mind? For most people, it’s a cold, a sore back, or just general physical exhaustion. However, there’s something equally important that doesn’t always get the attention it deserves: your mental health. The truth is, mental health days are just as vital…
What Financial Shame Quietly Does To You (And How To Break Free)
Money shame doesn’t always come with flashing red lights. Most of the time, it sits in the background—quietly shaping your decisions, draining your energy, and making you feel like you’re the only one who doesn’t have it together. But here’s the thing: most people are carrying some kind of financial baggage. The key isn’t to…
How To Stop Comparing Your Mental Health Journey To Other People’s
We all know how easy it is to scroll through social media and start comparing ourselves to everyone else. You see someone talking about how they’re “finally healed,” or sharing their latest accomplishment in therapy, and suddenly, you feel like you’re falling behind in your own mental health journey. Of course, everyone’s path is different….
Is “Let Them” Really The Kind Of Life Philosophy You Need?
Mel Robbins has become known for motivational ideas that often go viral. She’s an American author and speaker with a knack for turning complicated topics into bite-sized, shareable advice. One of her more recent buzzworthy concepts, usually called “Let Them,” has caught fire on social media. She even wrote a book about it! The idea…
Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ A Cop-Out Or A Survival Strategy For Poor Mental Health?
The phrase “quiet quitting” seems to be everywhere lately, and it’s definitely stirred up some opinions. On one side, people see it as a sign of a lazy, disengaged worker just coasting through their job. On the other hand, there’s a growing belief that quiet quitting is simply a way for people to protect their…
How To Talk About Mental Health With People Who Don’t ‘Get It’
According to Mind UK, one in four people in the UK will experience mental health issues each year—that’s no small number. However, despite how common these struggles are, talking about mental health can be tough, especially with people who don’t fully understand what it’s like to deal with them. Whether it’s family, friends, or colleagues,…
Ways Anxiety Often Turns You Into Someone You’re Not — And How To Get Your Real Self Back
Anxiety has a way of creeping into your life and slowly changing how you act, think, and feel. After a while, it can shape you into someone you don’t really recognise—someone who’s hyper-vigilant, worried, and disconnected from who you truly are. The crazy thing is, when anxiety takes hold, it can make you forget what…
Are Mental Health Issues Really Being Overdiagnosed In The UK?
In recent debates surrounding mental health care in the UK, the country’s Health Secretary, Wes Streeting, raised eyebrows across the nation, and rightfully so. Streeting claimed that mental health conditions are being “overdiagnosed” in the UK and that things like depression and anxiety could essentially be cured simply by those suffering from them getting a…
What The Gig Economy Is Doing To Our Self-Worth
At first glance, the gig economy offers flexibility and freedom. Work when you want, skip the 9-to-5, be your own boss. For many, it’s a lifeline, a way to earn money around other commitments or during uncertain times. But beneath the convenience and the branding is something more complicated. Because while the gig economy might…