MENTAL HEALTH GUIDES, WRITTEN BY PSYCHOLOGISTS
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Essays, stories and reflections on mental health and everyday life in India, written by psychologists.
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The Myth Around Superwomen: Why Women Feel They're Failing at Everything
We were told we could have it all—but no one warned us about the mental cost. This blog explores the hidden emotional toll of...
Change
Therapy Won't Fix You—And That's Exactly the Point PS: But yes, it Will Transform You
Most people walk into therapy with a fix-me list—hoping for answers. But true transformation comes from sitting with your emotions, asking why, and learning...
Adulting Anxiety
Why Your Brain Goes Offline During Crisis (And How to Bring It Back)
When the world feels unsafe—whether due to war, unrest, or uncertainty—our brains go into threat mode. This blog explains why anxiety rises in times...
adulthood
The Uncomfortable Truth About Watching Your Parents Age
There’s a part of adulthood no one warns you about: watching your parents grow old while figuring out your own life. This blog explores...
Cognitive Distortions
Self-Talk Prompts | Rewire Your Inner Voice
Learn to shift your inner script from harsh to healing with psychologist-designed self-talk prompts. This isn’t toxic positivity—it’s emotional clarity.
emotional FAQs
Emotional FAQs: What Your Nervous System Is Really Saying
“I’m spiraling.” “I’m emotionally unavailable.” “I can’t focus.” These aren’t flaws—they’re stress responses. Here’s what your nervous system is trying to tell you.
56 Week Journaling
Reflective Journaling: Why Writing Heals and How to Begin
Writing is not about performance—it’s about presence. Rooted in expressive writing research, this is your invitation to let the page hold what you’re not...
Affect Labeling
Emotional Check-ins: How Naming Your Feelings Calms Your Nervous System
Naming your emotions isn’t self-indulgent—it’s science. Emotional check-ins activate the thinking brain, reduce reactivity, and build inner safety. Start here.
Adulting Anxiety
Movement & Breath-work for Anxiety: Calm Your Body, Gently
Feeling braced or frozen? This isn’t weakness—it’s your nervous system doing its job. Discover how movement and breath help bring you back to safety,...
Anxiety
How to Ground Yourself: 3 Gentle Techniques to Calm Your Body and Mind
When your nervous system is in overdrive, you don’t need to power through—you need to ground. This psychologist-designed guide shares three sensory tools to...
Emotional Regulation
What’s Happening in Your Body: Understanding the Stress Response from a Psychologist’s Lens
What’s Happening In Your Body What’s Happening In Your Body When You’re In Survival Mode If your shoulders won’t soften. If your breath feels...