coping
Life presents variables; learning how to cope in order to master, minimize, or tolerate what has come to pass.
The ‘Resurrection Stone’ of Self-Compassion: How to Talk to Past-You
Think back to the most cringe-worthy version of yourself—the one with questionable haircuts, bad crushes, and a staggering lack of life experience. Now imagine if that younger you appeared in front of you right now. Would you:
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Respawn Point’ Guide to Bad Mental Health Days
We’ve all been there—staring at the ceiling at 3 PM, wondering how basic human functions suddenly feel like expert-level tasks. The mental to-do list mocks you, motivation has glitched out of existence, and even your sweatpants feel like too much commitment. This isn’t just a bad day; it’s your brain blue-screening.
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
How to Turn Your Anxiety Into a ‘Dragon’ You Can Ride
Anxiety isn’t some pesky garden snake you can ignore—it’s a full-grown, fire-breathing dragon that either torches your village or becomes your most powerful mount. The difference? Whether you’re running from it or learning to saddle up.
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
The ‘Wingardium Leviosa’ of Anxiety: How to Lighten Your Mental Load
Anxiety is the overachieving Hufflepuff of mental states—it works too hard, cares too much, and won’t stop reorganizing your thoughts like a library on the verge of collapse. But what if you could wave a metaphorical wand and float those worries away?
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
What If Your ADHD Brain is Just a Wizard with Too Many Spells to Cast?
Imagine your mind as a wizard’s tower—not one of those tidy, Hogwarts-style affairs with neatly labeled potion bottles, but more like a chaotic arcane library where spellbooks float mid-air, portals to random dimensions keep opening, and your familiar (re: your last functional brain cell) is currently MIA because it got distracted by a shiny rock.
By Just One of Those Things9 months ago in Psyche
Crying Is for Girls: How Brown Boys Are Taught to Shut Down Emotion
If you’re a brown kid, you’ve probably heard it. “Don’t cry. Be strong.” “Stop acting like a girl.” “Boys don’t cry.” It’s subtle, but constant. The message is clear: vulnerability is weakness, and weakness is not for men. Especially not brown men.
By Tavleen Kaur9 months ago in Psyche
When You Miss Someone, Do They Feel It Too?
When You Miss Someone, Do They Feel It Too? Have you ever sat alone, thinking about someone, and suddenly your heart feels heavy? Like a strange pull in your chest… and you wonder, "Are they thinking of me too?" You’re not alone in this feeling. So many people around the world feel the same at different moments. And you know what? Maybe right now, someone out there is missing you without even knowing why.
By Umar Khattak9 months ago in Psyche
