People throw the word “gaslighting” around a lot these days—sometimes to the point where it loses all meaning. However, the real deal isn’t just someone lying or disagreeing with you. It’s a pattern, a power play, and a form of emotional manipulation that’s designed to make you doubt your own reality. And when it’s done…
Mindfulness
Who Can You Really Open Up To—Without Regretting It Later?
Opening up about how you really feel can be terrifying, especially when you’ve done it before, and it’s backfired. The truth is, not everyone deserves access to your inner world. Some people handle vulnerability with care, while others treat it like gossip fuel or an emotional burden. So how do you know who’s safe to…
Why Letting Your Thoughts Drift Could Be The Key To Your Next Big Idea
We’re constantly told to focus, stay productive, and keep our minds on the task at hand. However, the truth is, some of the best ideas don’t come when we’re staring directly at a problem. More often than not, they tend to show up when our brain’s off doing something else entirely. Letting your thoughts drift…
These Little Doubts In Relationships Often Mean More Than You Think
Not every problem in a relationship results in fireworks. Sometimes it’s just a vague feeling, a hesitation you can’t explain. Maybe you (or they) pause before saying “I love you,” or a weird sense of unease when you’re alone together. These quiet doubts are easy to dismiss. You tell yourself you’re overthinking, or that all…
When It Comes to Relationships, Some Cycles Are Harder to Break Than We Think
Most of us carry patterns into our relationships without even realising. Sometimes they come from old wounds, past relationships, or things we picked up in childhood. The tricky part is that these cycles don’t always feel unhealthy at first—they just feel familiar. That’s what makes them so hard to break. Even when we know something…
Weirdly Effective Ways To Trick Yourself Into Feeling Happier
Sometimes happiness feels impossible, not because life is terrible, but because your brain’s caught in a fog and can’t quite lift itself out. Thankfully, you don’t always need a massive breakthrough or perfect situation to feel better. There are tiny, slightly odd tricks that actually work. They might not fix everything—wouldn’t that be nice?—but they…
Not All “Good” Friends Are Good for You—Here’s Why
Some friends tick all the boxes—they show up, they check in, they seem like the kind of people you should feel lucky to have around. However, every now and then, you walk away from a catch-up with them feeling off—like something’s being taken instead of given. The truth is, not all “good” friends are good…
Why Your Brain Plays A Bigger Role in Heartbreak Than You Might Think
We tend to treat heartbreak like an emotional issue—something soft, poetic, and mostly about feelings. However, your brain is way more involved than you probably realise. From addiction-style withdrawals to memory glitches, heartbreak messes with your mind more than your heart in many ways. Of course, it sucks all around, but here’s how your mind…
How To Tell The Difference Between Coping And Healing
Coping and healing can look similar on the outside—staying afloat, functioning, getting through the day. However, deep down, they feel very different. Coping is survival. It keeps you going when things are too heavy to fix. Healing, on the other hand, creates space to actually change and soften what’s underneath. Both are necessary, but if…
Harmful Mindsets People Let Go Of When They Start Taking Their Life Seriously
There’s a moment where in life when things really click into gear. It doesn’t happen in a dramatic, life-overhaul kind of way, but in a silent, steady sense of “I can’t keep living like this.” When people start taking their life seriously, whatever that means for them. they often start by letting go of old…