These days, we’re constantly surrounded by screens, notifications, and endless distractions, and that means boredom has become something we avoid at all costs. We fill every free moment with scrolling, watching TV, or multitasking, rarely giving ourselves a chance to just be still and… bored. But what if that’s not something to be avoided? What…
Real Ways To Switch Off When You Desperately Need A Break (And Why It’s So Hard)
We’ve all had the experience of feeling like we’re running on empty, overwhelmed by work, social obligations, or just the constant noise of life. You know you need a break. You can feel it in your bones, yet when you finally get a moment to yourself, your mind keeps racing, and you can’t seem to…
Why Unfollowing People On Social Media Can Be A Form of Self-Care
As of 2025, roughly 5.2 billion people around the world are on social media—that’s about 64% of the global population. Whether it’s TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, or any of the other available options, social media can feel like a never-ending stream of content, opinions, and updates from everyone around you (and even those on the…
How To Stop Feeling Like You’re Falling Behind In Life (And Why You’re Not)
It’s way too easy to feel like you’re falling behind in life these days. Whether it’s seeing friends achieve big things, constantly hearing about the latest success stories on social media, or simply feeling like you’re not quite where you thought you’d be at a certain age, the pressure starts to pile up pretty quickly….
Why You Don’t Have To ‘Find Your Purpose’ To Live A Meaningful Life
Finding your purpose is the advice that’s often thrown around, particularly in self-help circles, like it’s the holy grail of a meaningful life. The idea that once you find that one big thing, everything will click into place, and you’ll be fulfilled forever. But what if that’s not the case? What if the pressure to…
The Problem With ‘Life Coaches’ – And Why They’re Major Scammers
Life coaches are everywhere these days. You’ve probably seen them pop up on social media, giving advice on how to “level up,” “manifest success,” or “unlock your potential.” They’re there in your inbox with their promises of life-changing transformations, ready to guide you to a life of wealth, happiness, and personal fulfilment. Sounds tempting, right?…
How To Find Joy In The Everyday ‘Boring’ Stuff (And Why It Matters)
As much as it depresses us to admit, life isn’t always full of grand adventures. In fact, a lot of our time is spent doing what might seem like “boring” stuff: the laundry, the dishes, commuting, paying bills, grocery shopping. It’s easy to overlook these mundane tasks and wish we could be doing something more…
12 Ways Your Morning Routine Is Seriously Stressing You Out
Everyone insists that the secret to a successful day is a great morning routine. And yes, it sounds so appealing—waking up early, having everything planned out, feeling on top of the world. But for a lot of people, morning routines can end up being just another source of stress. Maybe you’re setting alarms too early,…
Is ‘Quiet Quitting’ A Cop-Out Or A Survival Strategy For Poor Mental Health?
The phrase “quiet quitting” seems to be everywhere lately, and it’s definitely stirred up some opinions. On one side, people see it as a sign of a lazy, disengaged worker just coasting through their job. On the other hand, there’s a growing belief that quiet quitting is simply a way for people to protect their…
Is It Possible To Be Too Grateful?
Gratitude is often sold to us as the solution to everything. Just be thankful, and everything will get better, right? Well, not really. The thing is, being grateful doesn’t require you to ignore your problems or pretending everything is perfect. In fact, sometimes, the push to be constantly thankful can actually invalidate our real, tough…
