Self-improvement sounds great in theory—who doesn’t want to be more productive, healthier, calmer, kinder, more successful? However, somewhere along the way, “be your best self” turned into a 24/7 pressure to optimise every part of your life. Instead of growth feeling empowering, it starts to feel exhausting. Like you’re never quite enough. Then, even when…
Stress
If You’re Constantly Filled With Existential Dread, Remember This
That low-level hum of dread you can’t shake can be overwhelming. It creeps in when things slow down or when you think too long about time, meaning, or what your life is actually for, and it’s not just your imagination spiralling. In fact, it’s a real part of being human in a world that’s constantly…
Signs You’re Burning Out (And How To Catch It Early As A Student)
Burnout isn’t always overwhelming and all-encompassing. It often manifests as a creeping tiredness, a drop in motivation, or a sense of just not caring anymore. As a student, it can be easy to mistake burnout for laziness, poor time management, or simply being “bad at coping.” But burnout isn’t a personal failure—it’s your brain and…
Effective Ways To Ground Yourself When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
When you’re overwhelmed, the feeling can come over you out of nowhere. Sometimes it creeps in through scattered thoughts, an anxious heartbeat, or the subtle feeling that everything is just a bit too much. When that hits, grounding techniques can bring you back to yourself—slowly, gently, and without needing to fix everything at once. These practical…
Why The Best Way To Deal With Stress Might Just Be To Do Less
Stress creeps in fast when you’re constantly trying to do everything, be everything, and stay ten steps ahead. However, what if the real solution isn’t pushing harder—it’s pulling back? Sometimes doing less doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. It means you’re finally stepping out of survival mode and into something that actually supports your wellbeing. Here’s…
Why You React The Way You Do Under Stress—And How To Regain Control
Stress hits differently for everyone, but most of us have patterns—ways we shut down, lash out, or check out that come naturally. These reactions aren’t random. They usually come from how your brain’s been wired to protect you. The good news is that once you understand what’s going on, you’ve got more power to respond…
Why Being Busy Isn’t A Badge Of Honour—And What To Do Instead
Somewhere along the way, “busy” became shorthand for important, driven, successful. We learned to wear packed schedules and burnout as signs we were doing life right. The thing is, always being busy doesn’t mean you’re thriving—it often just means you’re stretched too thin to notice what matters. The grind gets praised, but the cost gets…
Hustle Culture Is Slowly Destroying Your Ability To Enjoy Life In Some Big Ways
Somewhere along the way, “being productive” became a personality trait. Hustle culture crept in quietly, turning rest into guilt and constant striving into a badge of honour. However, behind the motivational quotes and early morning routines is a lifestyle that doesn’t leave much room for joy. It’s not just about being busy—it’s about feeling like…
The Truth About High-Functioning Burnout (And Why It’s So Easy To Miss)
High-functioning burnout can seem shockingly… normal. There’s no dramatic breakdown, no visible collapse — just someone quietly holding everything together while slowly falling apart on the inside. They’re still showing up, still smiling, still ticking every box. That’s what makes it so easy to miss — even for the person going through it. 1. You’re…
The Link Between Being Kind to Yourself and Managing Stress
When life gets overwhelming, our first instinct is usually to try harder, push through, or keep things together at any cost. However, stress doesn’t always need more discipline—it often needs more compassion. Being kind to yourself isn’t about lowering standards or letting things slide. It’s about creating an internal environment that supports you instead of…