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Emotional wellbeing / Creative hobbies

I was burned out and overwhelmed – but picking up my paintbrush helped me reclaim joy again

In a culture that prizes productivity, reclaiming joy through creativity isn’t indulgent — it’s a powerful act of self-alignment that fuels energy, confidence and mental health When was the last time you did something purely because it delighted you? Not because it was useful, productive or self-improving — but because it made you feel energised, […]

I was burned out and overwhelmed – but picking up my paintbrush helped me reclaim joy again
Emotional wellbeing / Family & parenting

‘I was a doormat — I don’t want my daughter to be one.’ Are we raising a generation that feels okay saying ‘no’?

Exploring the psychology behind children, boundaries and guilt-free self-care — and what it means for our kids For decades, we have been taught that psychological health boils down to resilience: the ability to cope, endure and push through. Emotional strength meant not being derailed. Independence meant not needing too much. In subtle ways, many adults […]

‘I was a doormat — I don’t want my daughter to be one.’ Are we raising a generation that feels okay saying ‘no’?
Love life / Mental health

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price

Emotional suppression in men often shows up as stress, irritability and distance — reshaping connection long before anyone even realises When emotions aren’t recognised, they don’t disappear. They leak. Unprocessed stress and emotional overload quietly spill into relationships, shaping their tone, closeness and communication — and not for the better. You might think you’re being […]

Why men shut down their emotions — and how their relationships pay the price
Love life

‘I keep repeating the same mistakes!’ What you need vs what you want, and why it matters

Chemistry might spark attraction, but lasting relationships are built on compatibility. Understanding the difference can change who you choose — and why At the start of almost every relationship, desire takes the lead. We’re drawn to the spark, the excitement, that funny feeling you get in the pit of your stomach (or elsewhere!), the unmistakeable […]

‘I keep repeating the same mistakes!’ What you need vs what you want, and why it matters