Mindfulness

We’re often told to think positive when we’re struggling, but for people with anxiety, that advice can (and often does) backfire. While good intentions are behind it, forced positivity can leave you feeling guilty, misunderstood, or even more anxious. The truth is, trying to override real feelings with sunshine talk can sometimes make things worse….

Most of us have goals we care about, but getting there often comes down to the tiny things we do every day. You don’t have to make huge strides all at once — that’s not how it works. Instead, baby steps are what add up into big progress as time goes on. Tracking your habits…

Getting stuck in your own head happens to everyone sometimes. The problem is that when replaying thoughts turns into a full-on mental hamster wheel, it slowly but surely starts draining your energy, your focus, and your peace of mind. Rumination feels like “doing something” because you’re thinking so much, but all it really does is…

Modern culture is obsessed with self-optimisation to an exhausting degree. Everywhere you look, there’s pressure to be better, faster, happier, healthier—to show up every day like you’re auditioning for some invisible gold star. The problem with that is that real growth, real life, doesn’t work that way. You’re allowed to ebb and flow. You’re allowed…

Life doesn’t always come with neat edges, unfortunately. In fact, more often than not, things are messy, unpredictable, and completely out of your control. Trying to micromanage the chaos usually just makes you more anxious, but fully letting go feels risky, too. The sweet spot is somewhere in the middle—learning how to make space for…

Boundaries get talked about a lot, but not always in a way that feels clear or useful. People talk about how vital they are to have in place, but they don’t exactly explain how to do it or why you need to. The thing is, boundaries aren’t about building walls or pushing people away. They’re…

We all want to feel good. We want ease, joy, contentment—whatever form happiness takes for us. Unfortunately, more often than not, we end up searching for it in all the wrong places. Not because we’re clueless or careless, but because life teaches us early on that certain milestones or purchases or versions of ourselves will…

We’ve all heard about mindfulness and the benefits it brings, like reducing stress, improving focus, and helping us be more present. The problem is that when life is packed with work, social obligations, and a never-ending to-do list, the idea of setting aside an hour every day for mindfulness seems like a luxury you just…

These days, it feels like “wellness” is everywhere. From Instagram influencers posting their perfectly curated green smoothies to wellness brands promising life-changing results, the idea of being well—physically, mentally, and emotionally—has become a multi-billion-pound industry ($224 billion in 2024 to be specific, according to the Global Wellness Institute). Everywhere you turn, there’s a new trend,…

It’s easy to get caught up in other people’s problems, especially if you care about them. It doesn’t matter if it’s a friend going through a tough time, a colleague dealing with work stress, or a family member in crisis, it’s natural to want to help. But there’s a fine line between offering support and…