Have you ever had that moment where you stop what you’re doing and take a second to look, really look, at your life and realise you have no idea what to do with it? That moment could be on a random Tuesday while folding that..
Tag: Grief and Emotional Healing
How to Have Hope When the World Teaches You Not To
Let’s be honest. The word “hope” kind of feels like a scam sometimes, doesn’t it? You’ve been through it. Disappointment so sharp it makes your chest tighten. Letdowns dressed up as “life lessons.” Maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking, “If I don’t expect anything good, I..
9 Gentle Ways to Remember Someone on Their Death Anniversary
There are dates that live in your bones. You don’t need a calendar reminder… you feel them coming. Maybe it starts as a dull ache in the days leading up, maybe it’s a sudden punch of grief when you least expect it, or maybe it’s..
31 Daily Affirmations for Women Who Are Over the BS
Let’s first skip the toxic positivity, how’s that? There’s something deeply patronizing about most affirmation lists. Like, “I am a radiant goddess of light”? Okay, cool. But what about when I haven’t washed my hair in four days and I’m rage-texting my group chat because..
What to Say When Someone Dies Unexpectedly
There’s no roadmap for this. When someone you care about is wrecked by grief, especially the kind that came out of nowhere, that knocked the air out of their lungs and left them reeling, you’re going to want to say something that helps. And chances..
Primary and Secondary Emotions: What the Hell Are They?
Okay, so you’re feeling a lot. Like, a lot. Maybe you snapped at someone over something tiny. Maybe you’re crying in your car after a completely normal Tuesday. Maybe you’re just kind of numb, which (ironically) still counts as a feeling. You’re not going crazy..
How to Let Go of Resentment (Even When You’re Still Really Mad)
You ever get into a spat with someone (maybe a friend, a partner, a family member) talk it out, tell yourself you’ve moved past it… but somehow, the sting sticks around? Every time you see them, something sinks inside you. Every time they say something..
How To Figure Out What To Do With Your Life (Especially When You Feel Totally Lost)
If you’re reading this, you probably have absolutely no idea what to do with your life. You see other people and it seems like they have it all sorted, they know what kind of career they want, they seem to have a great social life,..
9 signs someone in your life is emotionally immature
Have you ever dealt with someone who you just can’t seem to get through to? Someone who blows up over the tiniest inconvenience, demands constant emotional heavy lifting, and acts like a teenager going through their phases, even though they’re a full-grown adult with a..
Maladaptive Behavior: What It Is, Examples, and How To Break Free
Ever caught yourself doing something that technically helps you cope… but only leaves you feeling worse? You know, like binge-watching four seasons of a show while your bills pile up, or ghosting someone because you “just don’t have the energy” even though they’re your best..