Humans are not meant to be isolated for so long, and being physically alone can have serious consequences. Are you touch deprived?
Why you NEED a break from your parents
Being grateful to our parents has nothing to do with the fact we crave their approval to an unhealthy degree. Are you scared of their rejection?
Why be curious of our suffering?
Newsflash: suffering is inevitable. Even the holiest of monks and bravest of warriors experience heartbreak like the rest of us.
Social distancing with NO WIFI?!
I had certainly chosen the wrong time to move homes. Talk about real social distancing!
Grey rock method: How to rid yourself of narcissists
'It doesn't matter what I say!' I finally realised after years of living with a narcissist. 'No matter what I do, I get attacked for it!'
5 Useful Tips to Work from Home
Are you struggling with the change of pace when working from home?
Admittance vs Acceptance – why the difference matters
The nuance between admitting and accepting our flaws and past is a big point of contention in the recovery community. After I've combed through memory loss of my early childhood experiences and years lost through substance abuse, I was faced with a choice: am I going to admit to myself and others what happened to... Continue Reading →
There’s nothing more frustrating than trying to relax
I thrive in chaos. It has been a childhood companion to me, always waiting around the corner.
Any talent not shared turns into pain – Elizabeth Gilbert (or the silver lining to our suffering)
Elizabeth Gilbert, needless to say, wrote Eat, Pray, Love, and is all in all a beautiful source of inspiration for me. I found this tied in beautifully with the four noble truths of the Buddha. The first states that suffering is inevitable: to live is to suffer. The longer we deny this reality, the more... Continue Reading →
How reality TV is helping my mental health (no joke)
I must be the first person ever to state this, and I'm well aware of the controversy. After all, 38 deaths have been linked to former reality star contestants, and the online trolling has been horrendous. How come someone as outspoken about mental health as I cannot keep away from Love Island each night? Many... Continue Reading →