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Feb 192 min read

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The Emotional Hangover of Doing the Right Thing

Even the right choices come with an emotional cost. Understand the emotional hangover of doing the right thing and how to navigate it.

Feb 182 min read

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The Guilt Of Feeling Fine In Difficult Times

Feeling fine while others struggle can trigger guilt. Learn why emotional balance matters and how to engage without self-punishment.

Self Esteem

Feb 182 min read

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Crows: The Therapists We Deserve

Crows remember faces, demand accountability, and bring you trinkets. They might just be the therapists we deserve.

Feb 172 min read

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Why Certain Tasks Feel Impossible (Even When They’re Simple)

Some tasks feel impossible despite being simple. This article explores the hidden mental resistance that makes execution difficult.

Feb 172 min read

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The Emotional Cost of Just in Case Thinking

Just in Case thinking may feel like preparedness, but it drains mental energy and fuels anxiety. Learn how to break free from it.

Relationships and Intimacy

Feb 172 min read

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When Support Feels Transactional, Emotional Boundaries Become Essential

When support feels transactional, emotional boundaries become essential. Learn to recognize and navigate performative concern.

Feb 162 min read

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When Fun Facts About Yourself Become a Mental Trap

Fun facts about yourself can shape identity, but what happens when they no longer fit? Rethink the role they play in self-perception.

Feb 162 min read

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Why The Expectation of Progress Can Undermine Contentment

The expectation of progress makes stability feel like stagnation. Learn why constant updates should not define self-worth.

Feb 152 min read

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The Relief of Quitting: When Walking Away Is the Right Choice

Many people feel a sense of guilt or shame when they consider giving up on a goal. The prevailing narrative tells us that perseverance is...

Feb 152 min read

Emotional Residue: Why Some Feelings Stick Around No Matter What

Emotional residue explains why certain feelings linger. Understanding their function is key to processing them without forcing closure.

Alaina Reichwald

Feb 142 min read

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5 Quirky Creatures for When Therapy Isn’t Cutting It

When traditional self-care falls flat, turn to these 5 quirky creatures for unexpected wisdom, resilience, and a bit of comic relief.