An accessible, CBT-informed exploration of anxiety as a protective system.
Covers how to recognise anxious thought patterns and how to work with them (not against them) through curiosity and gentle cognitive reframing.
Self-criticism often feels “safer” because it creates an illusion of control — if we’re hard on ourselves first, no one else can hurt us.
This article explores the deeper emotional roots of that pattern and offers gentle steps toward a kinder, more supportive inner voice.
When your mind feels loud, fast, and impossible to settle, even a few seconds of calm can feel out of reach.
This article offers simple, grounding practices that help you gently pause the mental noise — one small moment at a time.
Thought spirals often start as small worries that quickly gather speed, pulling you into cycles of overthinking before you even notice.
This article explores why the mind runs ahead of you — and how to gently slow it down.
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Why slowing down feels unsafe — and how to make rest feel possible again.