It’s easy to look at your flaws and feel defeated. Whether they’re things about your physical appearance you dislike, parts of your personality you find lacking, or even differences in the way you think, you’re probably pretty hard on yourself about all the ways in which you feel like you don’t stack up. However, the…
Signs You Control Your Moods, They Don’t Control You
Learning to manage your moods instead of being ruled by them is a huge personal milestone. It takes a lot of discipline, self-reflection, and hard work to be able to not only identify but master your emotions and the effects they have on you on a daily basis. However, it’s definitely possible with a bit…
How Being Estranged From Your Adult Children Impacts Your Mental Health
No parent ever expects to be cut out of their children’s lives, but it happens more often than most people would imagine. Even if you don’t agree with all of their decisions in life, you love and want the best for them. That’s why it’s so painful to have a giant wall between you that…
How To Handle When You’re Mentally Exhausted But Still Have to Keep Going
Sometimes life doesn’t slow down just because your mind is begging for a break. When you’re mentally exhausted but still have responsibilities to handle, it takes real strategy to keep moving without burning out completely. You might feel like your to-do list is too long, too many people or relying on you, or you’re too…
If You Have These Mental Health Struggles, Your Parents Didn’t Love You In The Way You Needed
It’s one of the hardest things to admit: maybe your parents loved you the best way they knew how, but it still wasn’t what you needed. You can logically understand their limitations and still carry the emotional scars. Certain mental health struggles don’t just come out of nowhere. They often grow in the quiet gaps…
If You Say These Things, You Probably Haven’t Processed Your Childhood Trauma
Even the most casual things we say can shed a light on the things we’ve been through in life in some pretty surprising ways. For instance, if you had a tough childhood, no matter how much therapy you’ve done or how much you’ve processed it, chances are many of those experiences have stayed with you….
Why Your ‘Comfort Zone’ Is Actually a Trap (And How to Escape It)
Staying in your comfort zone feels safe, familiar, and reassuring. However, as time goes on, it can definitely trap you into living a smaller, less exciting life than you’re capable of. Growth, adventure, and meaningful experiences often live just outside what feels comfortable. Here’s why comfort zones can be sneaky traps and how to start…
How To Be Kind To Yourself On The Days You Feel Like You’ve Got Nothing Left
Some days, no amount of positive thinking or self-motivation seems to work. You’re just drained—physically, mentally, emotionally. However, those are the days when kindness matters the most. Not the flashy, Instagrammable kind of self-care, but the real, quiet acts of grace you offer yourself when you feel like you’ve got nothing left. Here’s how to…
Why Feeling Lost Can Be The Most Powerful Thing You Can Experience
Feeling lost doesn’t exactly feel empowering when you’re in it. It feels confusing, isolating, and more than a little terrifying. But what if feeling lost isn’t the end of the road? What if it’s actually the beginning of something important? The truth is, when you’re lost, you’re in a place most people try desperately to…
How To Be Your Own Best Friend Without Feeling Like You’re Faking It
People talk a lot about “self-love” like it’s something you can manifest just by saying a few affirmations into the mirror. The thing is, if you’ve spent years criticising yourself or feeling like you’re never quite enough, becoming your own best friend doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a process, and honestly, it’s a lot more about…