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10 Signs You're an Emotional Shape-Shifter & Why that's Not a Good Thing.
This is how it begins, the emotional shape-shifting – altering your thoughts, emotions, needs, expression, and personality to suit the world around y...

10 Small Things You can do to Uplift Your Spirit & Shift Your Perspective.
Let's admit that life is not always easy. We all have our own kinds of struggles. Some days are easy to navigate and some can be really difficult to get ...

10 Ways to Find Yourself when You're Feeling Lost.
I can't even recall the times I've been lost in life. Some days it feels as if I'm waking up in a maze and I can't seem to find a way out. At other...

12 Signs You're Growing Even if You Don't Realise It.
The other day, I was looking at old pictures of my mutt and I thought to myself, “Oh my God! He's changed so much!” He was barely the size of my palm...

15 Ways Emotional Unavailability Shows up in Relationships.
Have you ever tried calling on a number again and again only to get the message that the person you're trying to reach is unavailable? No matter how many...

2024 Reset: Gentle Reminders & Affirmations for the Year Ahead.
When a year starts to come to an end, it's the time to slow down, reflect on how the year has been, and think a little about how you would like the comin...

4 Signs You're Chasing Love Instead of Seeking It.
Many of us think that we can only be valued and worthy if we are loved. As human beings, we're in the constant pursuit of finding people who can make us ...

5 Things to Say to Yourself When You're Spiraling
We all experience moments when our thoughts spiral out of control-overwhelming anxiety, self-doubt, or worst-case scenarios playing on repeat in our mind...

6 Things to do When Things aren't Going the Way You Want Them To.
There will be so many phases in life when everything will feel out of control. You won't be able to figure out the head or tail of things and you'll be...

7 Things No One Tells You about Grief.
You know what we need the most when it comes to grief? A manual. One that tells you how to grieve, the dos and don'ts, and explains exactly how grief wor...

7 Unconventional Ways to Calm an Anxious Mind
When anxiety takes over, the usual advice-deep breathing, meditation, or journaling-might not always work. If you're looking for something different,...

8 Reasons You keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable Partners.
8 Reasons You keep Falling for Emotionally Unavailable Partners. ...

8 Signs you don't Love your Body & 9 Ways to Start Treating it Well.
“I hate my body!” “Look at these flabby arms, those weird thighs!” “No matter what I do, I can never get my body to look the way I want it to!”...

8 Signs You're a Giver-& The One thing that Every Giver Needs.
If you've been reading my work, then you know I'm a big fan of quotes. As usual, I was looking for a quote that would go well with this article and end...

9 Things to Do When You Feel Heavy in Your Heart.
Are there days when you wake up feeling heavy? Perhaps, a little dazed, lost, and confused, and you want to shut the world out, stay in, and just breathe. ...

Are You Settling “in” or “for” a Relationship?
Two people meet, fall in love, get into a relationship, and then walk hand-in-hand toward a happily ever after. Isn't this what we all envision for our r...

Embracing True Health: Balancing Body Care and Societal Standards
In today’s image-conscious world, it’s encouraging to see that people are becoming more aware of their health and making conscious efforts to l...

Finding the Way Out of a Toxic Relationship- 6 Tips.
Love is supposed to feel warm, safe, and uplifting, isn't it? It should be the place where you can be yourself, feel supported, and know that you're va...

Healing from Negative Childhood Experiences: Steps to Rebuild and Thrive
As John Watson, a famous behaviorist, said, a child is born as a clean slate. They absorb information from their environment and learn to adapt accordingly...

How Defensiveness is Ruining your Relationships-& What to do Instead.
“But I didn't do anything wrong!” “Why do you have to react like this to everything?!” “I did it because you said....” “I didn't do anyth...

I Thought This Was Just How I Am: Understanding High-Functioning OCD
For many people, it doesn't begin as a concern. It feels like being careful. Responsible. Someone who thinks deeply, checks thoroughly, and wants to do t...

I Used to Be Strong... So Why Do I Feel Like Giving Up?
Sometimes, people say this quietly, almost to themselves-“I don't understand... I used to be mentally strong. Why am I having thoughts of giving up?”...

It's Just Stress, You'll Be Fine”: Why We Delay Seeking Mental Health Support
Many people who eventually seek help for their mental health say something similar: “I've been feeling this way for a long time... I just thought it wo...

Procrastination: Strategies for Taking Action and Boosting Productivity
After dilly-dallying my way through, I finally started reading this blog on procrastination. What is procrastination, you ask? It's the act of delaying o...

Resilience: Your Key to Thriving Amid Life's Curveballs
Life throws curveballs every now and then. Honestly, it's not realistic to expect a happy and sorted life. Every day, every phase is filled with challeng...

Sleep Issues: Why You Can't Sleep, Its Impact on Mental Health, and Practical Tips for Better Rest
Sleep is a fundamental pillar of our overall well-being. Yet, many people struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up feeling unrefreshed. ...

The One Thing we Struggle to Embrace about Relationships.
I wish I could tell you that relationships are easy. They are not. Of course, in every relationship there needs to be comfort, safety, and stability to a...

The Power of No: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
Have you ever found yourself saying yes when you really wanted to say no? If so, you're not alone. Many of us are conditioned from a young age to believe...

What No one Tells You about Grief.
I don't know what to tell you about grief except that it comes and goes like waves. One moment everything is stable and quiet and the next minute you'r...

When Alcohol Addiction Affects the Partner: Understanding Codependence
When we talk about alcohol addiction, the focus is usually on the person who drinks. Their health, their behaviour, their recovery. What often goes unnotic...

Why Do I React This Way?”: When Past Experiences Shape Present Feelings
Sometimes, people find themselves reacting in ways they don't fully understand. Feeling constantly on edge. Overthinking small situations. Struggling in ...