We all have those little habits, traits, or ways of reacting that make us… well, us. Maybe you’re the one who gets super quiet when things get overwhelming, or perhaps you always seem to push people away before they can get too close. These quirks might feel normal to you, but have you ever stopped…
Why Overthinking Is The Fastest Way To Exhaust Your Mental Health
We’re all guilty of getting stuck in that endless loop of thoughts running around your head, making you question every little thing. “Did I say the right thing?” “What if I’m not good enough?” “What did they mean by that comment?” You know the drill. At first, overthinking might feel like you’re trying to figure…
Signs You’re Dealing With Cognitive Burnout Rather Than Laziness
We’ve all had those days when we feel completely drained, where even the simplest task feels like too much effort. However, when that feeling is basically your baseline, it might not be laziness — it could be cognitive burnout. This happens when your brain feels completely overwhelmed and exhausted from too much mental strain. It’s…
How To Break The Cycle Of Overachieving And Start Enjoying The Process
If you’re someone who’s always pushing to do more, achieve more, and be more, you’re not alone. We live in a world that celebrates overachievement, and we’re constantly bombarded with messages that tell us we should always be striving for the next big goal, the next level of success. It’s easy to get caught up…
Signs Your Brain Processes Rejection Differently Than Most People
Rejection is a part of life, unfortunately. Whether it’s a job you didn’t get, a friendship that faded out, or a relationship that ended, most of us have experienced it in some form. However, not everyone processes rejection the same way. For some people, the sting of something not working out doesn’t just go away…
Stuff That Makes Perfect Sense When You’re an Anxious Person But Confuses Everyone Else
Anxiety can make life feel like you’re constantly walking around with a weight on your shoulders. For those who experience it regularly, certain things just make sense. They’re like little survival mechanisms that keep us afloat, even though they might seem strange to people who don’t deal with anxiety. If you’re an anxious person, you…
The 10 Worst Things You Can Do When You’re Lonely — They Won’t Help
We all get lonely sometimes—that’s just part of being human. Whether it’s feeling disconnected, missing a loved one, or just struggling with the weight of isolation, loneliness can feel heavy. But when you’re in that space, it’s easy to fall into habits that, while comforting in the moment, actually make things worse in the long…
The Real Reasons You Can’t Let Go Of The Past (And How To Actually Move Forward)
Letting go is something people love to suggest, usually when they’ve got no idea what you’re carrying. The phrase gets thrown around like it’s as easy as dropping a bag of shopping. Of course, if you’ve ever tried to truly move on from something painful, you know how stubborn the past can be. It doesn’t…
Why Emotional Intelligence Is Becoming The Most Important Skill Of The Decade
Our priorities today are a whole lot different than they used to be. If you’d asked people 10 years ago what the most valuable skill was for getting ahead at work or building a good life, the answers would’ve probably included things like tech expertise, strategic thinking, or being highly organised. While those things still…
Why Millennial Parents Are Rewriting The Rules Of Emotional Health For Their Kids
In previous generations, emotional health was largely absent from mainstream parenting discourse. Children were expected to manage their feelings quietly, without disrupting the household or questioning authority. Emotional expression, particularly anything beyond happiness or obedience, was often discouraged. In contrast, millennial parents—typically those now in their late twenties through early forties—are parenting in a way…