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Coping with the Unknown Without Closure
We’re wired to crave clarity. We want to know where we stand in relationships, what’s coming next in our lives, and how things will turn out. But life rarely gives us neat, resolved endings. Instead, we’re often left in the liminal space of not knowing—and it’s in...
When Being Good at Everything Becomes a Burden
At first glance, being highly competent sounds like a dream. You're capable, reliable, efficient—a person others turn to when things get hard. You get praised for being "on top of it" and admired for "handling it all." But hidden under all that praise is a painful...
The Mental Toll of Constant Self-Monitoring
Have you ever left a conversation and replayed it in your mind, analyzing your tone, your expressions, your word choices—wondering if you came off “wrong”? Maybe you scanned your body language during a work meeting or practiced how to say something three different...
Understanding Anger: It’s Not the Enemy
Anger gets a bad rap.It’s often seen as dangerous, destructive, or something to be ashamed of. From an early age, many of us are taught to suppress it, hide it, or “calm down” before we’ve even had a chance to understand what we’re feeling. But here’s the truth:Anger...
How to Silence Your Inner Critic
You know that voice.The one that says you should’ve done better.That points out every flaw, replays every awkward moment, and whispers that you’re not enough. That voice has a name: your inner critic. It can sound like “motivation” at first—pushing you to work harder,...
The Cost of Delaying Joy
Have you ever bought something you loved—a candle, a fancy notebook, a beautiful outfit—and then tucked it away for “a special occasion”? Or maybe you’ve held off on planning a celebration, taking a trip, or even allowing yourself to feel excited about something good…...
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