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Healthy relationships are built on mutual respect, trust, communication, and understanding. An essential component of maintaining these qualities is the establishment of healthy boundaries. Boundaries are the limits that we can set to protect our emotional, physical, mental, and personal well-being. They help us define what we look for in a relationship, allowing both individuals […]
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Our brains naturally crave the familiar, even if that daily routine or state of being isn’t serving us. Whether it is staying in a toxic relationship, procrastinating, bed rotting, doomscrolling, indulging in unhealthy eating habits, or negative thinking patterns, we often find it difficult to change. Comfort is the enemy of growth. A “rut” refers […]
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We’re often taught to look for what holds people back- trauma, anxiety, self-doubt. But one concept that often gets overlooked is the fear of success. At first glance, it seems paradoxical. Why would anyone be afraid of achieving their dreams, reaching their goals, or being recognized for their efforts? Yet, the fear of success is […]
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The new year often brings a surge of motivation, with many of us setting ambitious goals for our personal and professional growth. However, most New Year’s resolutions fail within the first few months. This is often because the goals are too vague, overly ambitious or lack a practical plan. This article explores different ways for […]
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In a world where idealised body standards are constantly evolving in media, society and popular culture, cultivating a positive body image can often feel like an uphill battle. A positive body image means we feel good in our skin, regardless of whether our body meets the definition of what those around us would consider ideal. […]
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In a world that celebrates major achievements and ambitions, we often feel pressured to set big goals for our lives. While these goals may motivate us initially, they can quickly become overwhelming and difficult to sustain. The reality is that monumental change doesn’t happen overnight, it’s the result of small, consistent actions repeated over time. […]
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Overthinking is rooted in our inability to sit in the unknown. When there is uncertainty, fear or insecurity, we often cope by overthinking. It is a natural response when our body feels a threat. Our mind keeps us locked in a loop of thinking, analyzing and rationalizing to help us make sense of unpredictable or […]
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Loneliness is the state of distress or discomfort that results when we perceive a gap between our desires for social connection and actual experiences of it. The social relationships are perceived to be less in quantity, and especially in quality, than anticipated. The experience of loneliness is highly subjective; we can be alone without feeling […]
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We are often unaware of our people-pleasing tendencies, which makes it difficult to prioritize our emotional well-being. By understanding and addressing this behaviour, we can develop healthier relationship dynamics, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall emotional well-being. Our previous article talked about what people pleasing may look like and how it impacts us and our […]
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What is it? People-pleasing involves the accommodation of the needs of others, typically to the detriment of our own well-being. Some common signs of a people pleaser include poor boundaries, struggling to say “no,” and frequently apologizing. Our politeness and concern for how people perceive our behaviour is often a marker of many relationships. The […]