A questionable year. — It’s December. We are now in the month of reflection and follow-up on our New Year’s resolutions. I held onto a wish for my aunt’s cancer recovery while spending New Year’s in Scotland last year. Sadly, she left us after only five months in, leaving me with a persistent pain…

They cut you off and you don’t know why? Should you go after closure? Does it really bring peace of mind or does it mess you up? Then they gaslight you, pretending you’ve done wrong and making you feel guilty. I find myself trapped in an endless cycle, repeatedly setting…

(the reader, yes you). — Dear lovely human, I hope this letter finds you at a peaceful moment, when you need it. Since today is Sunday, you should relax and take a break. I want you to know that you are valuable, and loved and that it matters that you are here on Earth. It’s…

It’s really odd. Although I never would have imagined having social anxiety, I’ve always kinda accepted that anxiety is a part of “who I am”. Pre-covid, I used to explore out openly stepping on the tube (or as Americans call it, the “subway”), I spent every day on the tube…

You know, I’ve doubted my own beauty and asked a lot of questions about myself throughout my life. It’s strange because, to be honest, I believe everyone else is beautiful, but when I look in the mirror, I can’t help but think, “This could be better, right?” …

Recognising that this stage of life is temporary might be difficult. There’s a reason why we are here in the moment. Think of yourself as the main character of your own life. The main character in your own story is you. Though it’s inevitable, comparing yourself to others can be…

Make someone smile — Unquestionably, things have gotten harder in life. Being kind to others is not just a polite way of saying things, it really affects our lives. Studies have indicated that doing kind deeds releases the “feel-good” hormone oxytocin, which lowers stress and improves emotional health (Moberg, Handlin, & Petersson, 2015). Kindness…

DO IT NOW. — We are conditioned to believe that we should wait for the perfect opportunity. We create a mental barrier around the idea that we need the perfect conditions before we can begin anything. There is never a perfect time, though, is this reality. …

I often find myself repeating the same information to individuals who seem to be unaware of the facts. It can be very depressing and frustrating. …