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What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Mental Health Journey

When I first started my mental health journey, I had no idea what I was in for. I thought it was going to be this neat little path where I’d figure out my “issues” and magically become some balanced, put together version of myself. Spoiler alert: it didn’t exactly work...

Confidence & Self-Worth, Mental health

The Power of “AND”

In a world that often pushes us to choose between one extreme or another—either strong or weak, confident or insecure, perfect or flawed—it can be easy to fall into the trap of thinking we have to fit into a narrow definition of who we are. But what if we could...

Anxiety, Guides & Tips

Anxiety 101: How to Cope When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up

You know that feeling when your brain suddenly decides to become a 24/7 talk show host, constantly bombarding you with thoughts? Welcome to anxiety—where every little thing has the potential to spiral into a full-blown existential crisis. I’ve been there (more times than I’d like to admit), and let me...

Mental health

Doing Your Best Looks Different Every Day

In our journey through life, the notion of “doing your best” is often portrayed as an unwavering standard of excellence. This perception can be daunting, particularly for those of us navigating mental health challenges, chronic pain, or any form of personal struggle. However, it’s crucial to understand that our best...

Mental health, Mental Health & Society

The Power of Validating Emotions

When someone is going through a tough time, one of the most healing things we can offer is validation. Simply acknowledging their feelings and letting them know that it’s okay to feel that way can be incredibly powerful. But what does it really mean to validate someone’s emotions, and why...

Creative Writing & Self-Expression, Guides & Tips, Mental health, Mental Health & Society

Communicating Your Needs Without Apology

It’s easy to get caught up in people-pleasing and forget that our needs matter too. This can lead to feelings of resentment and burnout. Learning to communicate what you need clearly and without apology is an important part of setting healthy boundaries. Why is it so hard? Society often teaches...

Depression, Guides & Tips, Therapy

Why Keep Going: Finding Reasons to Persist Through the Darkness of Depression

When you’re in the depths of depression, it can feel like the entire world has lost its color. Joy, motivation, interest in activities you once loved – everything seems to fade away, leaving only a dull ache of emptiness. It’s a heavy, exhausting feeling that can make getting out of...

Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Family, Mental health, Mental Health & Society, Social Anxiety

Understanding Self-Confidence: A Psychological Perspective (What It Is And How It’s Formed)

Self-confidence is a complex and multifaceted construct that has been studied by psychologists for decades. At its core, self-confidence refers to our belief in our ability to succeed and our judgment. But what are the key components of self-confidence, and how does it develop over time? Components of Self-Confidence Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Confidence & Self-Worth, Guides & Tips, Mental health

Building Self-Confidence: Practical Strategies

Self-confidence is often the key to achieving our goals and living a fulfilling life. When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we’re more likely to take risks, pursue opportunities, and overcome challenges. But what is self-confidence, exactly, and how can we build more of it? What is Self-Confidence? Self-confidence...

Anxiety, Family, Mental health, Social Anxiety

A Comprehensive Guide to Social Anxiety: Understanding, and Finding Help

Social anxiety is a common mental health condition that involves intense feelings of fear, nervousness, and self-consciousness in social situations. People with social anxiety worry that they will act in a way that will be embarrassing or humiliating, and that others will judge them negatively. This fear can interfere with...
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