Because it’s Counselling Awareness Month, we feel it’s a good opportunity to take a moment to talk openly about something a lot of people still find difficult to bring up at all. Not because we don’t need support, but because we’re not sure what kind of support we need; whether what we’re dealing with is...
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves running on empty. We’ve spent months pushing through deadlines, emotions, and obligations, proud of our resilience but unsure how to move from simply getting by to feeling alive again. Modern life has normalised survival mode. We stay busy enough to feel productive but...
There’s a quiet place most of us spend far more time in than we realise. It’s not the storm surge of being overwhelmed, nor the flourishing fields of thriving. It’s the stretch of road between the two—that middle ground where we’re doing ‘okay’: not remarkable, not in pieces, just getting through. Functioning but not fulfilled....
Real self-care isn’t always picture-perfect; candle-lit baths, light-soaked yoga, bullet-journaled reflections and calming meditation. In fact, real self-care rarely looks that way. More often than not it looks “messy” and unconventional; setting boundaries, saying “no” to draining commitments, accepting help, eating toast for dinner when you’re too tired to cook, or trading productivity for a...
Jealousy and anger are complex emotions that are deeply intertwined and can significantly impact our mental and emotional well-being. While they may seem distinct, these feelings are often interconnected, with jealousy frequently acting as a trigger for anger. Understanding this relationship is crucial for managing our emotions effectively and fostering healthier interpersonal relationships. Jealousy is...
Have you ever felt an overwhelming surge of anger when faced with an unfair situation? Whether it’s personal slights, social inequalities, or systemic issues, feeling wronged can trigger intense feelings of anger, but a clearer understanding of how anger and injustice are related can provide valuable insights into managing these emotions and fostering a healthier...
Have you ever experienced a moment of hurt or disappointment that ultimately left you feeling resentful and angry? I think we all have at some time or another. If left unchecked, these feelings can take a toll on our emotional and physical well-being but through processing the experience and the practices of acceptance and forgiveness,...
