selfcare
The importance of self-care is paramount; enhance your health and wellbeing, manage your stress, and maintain control under pressure.
it’s okay to disappear
Ghosting everyone because you’re lost inside yourself—and why that doesn’t make you a bad friend. There are seasons in life when you suddenly find yourself slipping away from everyone. Not out of spite, not because you stopped caring, but simply because you don’t know what’s happening inside you anymore.
By Zakir Ullah6 months ago in Psyche
The Sound of My Name in Other People’s Mouths
The Sound of My Name in Other People’s Mouths by [Numan writes] There’s a way my mother says my name that folds time. It carries the softness of early mornings and warm milk, the scent of jasmine from her shawl, and the quiet weight of lullabies hummed rather than sung. In her mouth, my name is a prayer—gentle, deliberate, each syllable laced with a kind of trembling care, like she’s still afraid to break me.
By Numan writes6 months ago in Psyche
Why You're Burning Out: The Hidden Cognitive Factors That Are Draining You
When we hear the word "burnout," our first instinct often is that it's about working too hard or being overwhelmed with too many tasks. But burnout doesn’t always result from doing too much. In fact, sometimes burnout happens because the task you’re working on stops adapting to your cognitive needs. It’s not about adding more breaks to your schedule; it’s about addressing a mismatch between your mental system and the task you're facing.
By Nikesh Lagun6 months ago in Psyche
Dexter, ADHD, and the Quiet Labor of Masking
Masking has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Long before I knew I had ADHD, I was quietly sanding down my edges, trying to fit into a puzzle that never seemed designed for me. Being late diagnosed means I can now look back and finally name that struggle—every awkward attempt to belong, every exhausting effort to “pass” as normal.
By Small Sanctuaries6 months ago in Psyche
What If Collapse Was the Moment to Come Back to Yourself?
We are living in strange times. Times that shake us, that unsettle and disturb. Every newsfeed feels like a prelude to disaster: rising geopolitical tensions, economic instability, the threat of war, urban violence, the resurgence of extremism, environmental disasters, inflation, and a growing sense that the future is slipping out of reach.
By Bubble Chill Media 6 months ago in Psyche
So, Whose Responsibility is Burnout Anyway?
In today’s fast-paced, hyper-connected world, burnout has become a global catastrophe, silently eroding the foundations of our workforce and society at large. As we navigate the complexities of modern work life, a pressing question emerges: who bears the responsibility for combating this depressingly ever-worsening threat?
By Bianca Best6 months ago in Psyche
The Person I Pretended to Be Almost Erased Who I Truly Was
There’s a strange danger in pretending for too long. At first, it feels harmless—like slipping on a mask just to fit the occasion, adjusting your voice or your mannerisms to blend in, smoothing over your sharp edges so no one notices they’re there. But the longer you wear the mask, the harder it becomes to remember where the mask ends and where you begin.
By Azmat Roman ✨6 months ago in Psyche
3 Breathing Techniques That Stop Anxiety Fast
When Anxiety Feels Overwhelming… Have you ever felt your heart racing, your chest tightening, and your thoughts spinning out of control? That’s anxiety taking over—and it can strike anytime, anywhere. Maybe before an exam, during a difficult conversation, or even in the quiet of your room when everything suddenly feels too heavy.
By Dadullah Danish6 months ago in Psyche
I Was the Strong One Until It Broke Me
For as long as I can remember, people have seen me as “the strong one.” The dependable friend. The sibling who always listens. The co-worker who steps up when things fall apart. I carried that title like a badge of honor, proud that others trusted me, proud that I could be the one who held everyone together.
By Nadeem Shah 6 months ago in Psyche
How to Protect Your Mental Health in the Workplace
Work can be rewarding, but it can also be draining. Many people spend more waking hours at their jobs than anywhere else, so when stress builds unchecked, it takes a heavy toll on mental health. The pressure to meet deadlines, handle responsibilities, and manage relationships with colleagues can create an environment that feels overwhelming. Protecting your mental well-being at work isn’t a luxury. It’s essential.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
The Power of Small Wins in Overcoming Depression
Depression can feel like a mountain that refuses to be moved. It weighs heavy on the body, clouds the mind, and drains the will to keep moving forward. For many, the idea of “getting better” feels overwhelming, almost impossible.
By Richard Bailey6 months ago in Psyche
