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Self acceptance, growth and personal exploration are key to finding what truly makes you happy. Psychologies covers all, from Self Sabotage to Self-Love.
Why Do We Hide When Things Go Well?
We often associate vulnerability with admitting when life is hard, but I would l challenge that it can take just as much courage to let ourselves be seen when life is going well. Perhaps true vulnerability is learning to tell the whole truth about our lives — holding joy and struggle together, and allowing ourselves to flourish without apology.
Do you replay conversations long after they’re over? How to break the habit
The meeting went well and your friend seemed happy to see you. So why are you still analysing what you said hours later? Learning to leave a conversation unfinished in your mind can begin with giving yourself a little more grace.
Why you might be avoiding family photos as you get older – and how to feel more comfortable being seen
You organise the occasion, gather everyone together and take the pictures. But how often are you in them? If being photographed has become uncomfortable, there are gentle ways to feel more at ease without having to love every image.
Is your wellness routine making it harder to relax?
Sleep scores, step counts and meditation streaks can help us understand our habits. But when looking after yourself becomes another thing to get right, it may be time to change your relationship with the numbers.
Using AI as your therapist? 5 reasons chatbots could fall short of the real emotional support you need
Psychologists and psychotherapists explain the risks of relying on AI for mental health support, from reinforcing anxious thought patterns to missing important emotional cues and lacking a professional duty of care
Are You Actually Recharging?
I thought I knew what recharged me. Then an electric-car charging mishap made me realise there’s a difference between being plugged in, actually charging and mega charging. And perhaps the most powerful way to recharge isn’t always the one we naturally reach for.
When Did We Stop Being Beginners?
When did we stop giving ourselves permission to be beginners? Watching my daughter learn something new reminded me how uncomfortable we can become, as adults, with not being immediately good at something. But there’s a big difference between:
“I can’t do this.”
and
“I’m learning.”
A reflection on staying curious, teachable and willing to be clumsy for a while.
What’s your attachment style? How understanding whether you’re secure, anxious or avoidant could help your relationship
From anxious and avoidant to secure and fearful-avoidant, understanding your attachment patterns can help you recognise relationship triggers, communicate more openly and respond differently when things feel difficult
Sometimes We Just Need Someone to See
What did my cat, two mice and a very interrupted night teach me about being human? That sometimes we don’t need someone to fix, advise or move us forward. We just need someone to see. Because when we feel truly heard, something shifts. We begin to hear ourselves differently too.
This is a reflection on being witnessed – and why it matters especially when we’re navigating change.
