It might sound a bit sci-fi, but AI tools like ChatGPT are creeping into spaces we usually reserve for humans, like therapy. Perhaps surprisingly, they’re not just holding their own. According to new research published in Nature, ChatGPT’s responses to emotional dilemmas are sometimes rated more highly than advice given by real-life professionals. That doesn’t…
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Subtle Ways Neurodivergence Can Heighten Feelings Of Loneliness
Loneliness hits differently when you’re neurodivergent. You don’t even have to be physically alone to feel it. In fact, a lot of times, you can be in a room full of people and still feel like no one really gets you (or even wants to). It’s missing a sense of resonance, even when you’re surrounded…
Tiny Emotional Collisions That Build Up Throughout a Day (And What To Do With Them)
Most people don’t fall apart because of one huge event. It’s the little emotional collisions that happen all day long—the ones you barely notice, explain away, or try to shake off—that slowly pile up and leave you wondering why you feel drained, irritable, or on the verge of tears. These moments might seem too small…
Why Some People Can’t Relax About Money, Even When They’re Doing Fine
Some people can have savings in the bank, no debt to their name, and a solid income—and still feel like they’re constantly one bad day away from disaster. If that’s you or someone you know, it doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. Often, it’s not even about the numbers at all. It’s about old stress…
14 Things To Remember If You Feel Like You’ll Never Get Ahead In Life
Some seasons of life feel like you’re running in place while everyone else is sprinting ahead. Even when you’re trying, even when you’re doing everything you’re “supposed” to, it can still feel like nothing’s changing. If you’re stuck in that space—tired, discouraged, and questioning if things will ever change—know this: you’re not alone, and your…
People Who Are Used To Their Feelings Being Dismissed Often Say These Things
When someone grows up or spends years in environments where their feelings are ignored, minimised, or brushed off, it changes how they communicate. Instead of expressing emotions freely, they start editing themselves—softening what they say, questioning their own reactions, and trying to avoid being “too much.” Over time, it shows up in subtle, everyday phrases….
Things People With Autism Say To Seem ‘Normal’ To Neurotypical People
Masking is something many autistic people do to blend into neurotypical spaces. It often involves saying or doing things that feel expected, even when they don’t come naturally. The phrases they used aren’t meant to trick or deceive anyone. In reality, they’re usually a way to guarantee a feeling of safety, belonging, or avoiding awkwardness….
What It Actually Means To Align With Your Higher Self
“Align with your higher self” gets thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean in practice? It’s not about becoming perfect, spiritual, or endlessly calm. It’s about tuning into the version of you that’s wise, aware, and grounded in clarity—not ego, fear, or external pressure. Here are 12 signs you’re moving into alignment…
The Loneliness Of Living With An Illness No One Can See
When your pain or fatigue isn’t visible on the outside, it’s easy for people to assume you’re fine. However, invisible illnesses, such as autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, or neurological disorders, can eat away at your quality of life in ways few understand. The hardest part often isn’t just the symptoms. It’s how unseen it…
16 Ways Modern Life Is Making Us All Miserable (And How To Fight It)
We have more access, more convenience, and more connection than ever—and somehow, we’re more anxious, more burnt out, and more emotionally distant too. Modern life offers comfort, but often steals peace. You end up feeling like there has to be more to life, but you have no idea what that is or how to find…