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Why Good Intentions Aren’t Enough: Lessons in Accountability and Emotional Labour
We often think our good intentions protect us from blame. But what if they’re keeping us from growth? This is a story about flawed...
Fight It Out! | Exploring Healthy Fights In Relationships|
The author, a social butterfly and admitted people-pleaser, explores the concept of healthy fights in relationships. Fearing confrontation, they avoided disagreements to maintain harmony....
Every Space Is Not A Safe Space
This excerpt explores the concept of safe spaces for emotional vulnerability. While communication is important, the author argues not all situations are ideal for...
Can't Wrap Them In Cotton Wool |Finding Balance When Sheltering Children|
This excerpt explores the dangers of sheltering children. As a new teaching assistant, the author worried about the frequent "break time" incidents with special...
A Guide To Building Trust In Relationships
This excerpt explores building trust in relationships. While "trust me" holds weight, defining trust can be tricky. Children's perspectives offer a simple yet profound...
Out Of Sight Doesn't Mean Out Of Mind |Mental Health Awareness In India|
This excerpt highlights the need for mental health awareness in India. The author describes witnessing a man judged for talking to himself, unlike someone...
The Dilemma of Being a 90's Baby: Caught In The Generational Gap
This excerpt explores the generational gap in India, particularly for 90s kids. Feeling stuck between tradition and modernity, the author describes this as an...
Money Can Buy You Happiness!
This excerpt challenges the saying "money can't buy happiness" by mentioning how money can buy you happiness. It argues financial security is a major...
Science of Biases |Social Media And Polarization|
This excerpt examines social media and polarization. Our brains naturally fall into "us vs. them" thinking, and social media strengthens this. Minimal information can...
To Eat Or Not To Eat |Relationship With Food And It's Impact On Mental Health|
This excerpt examines the concept of "junk food" and how it affects our Relationship With Food. The term itself is subjective and can restrict...
(Un)fake It Till You Make It! |Authenticity VS Denial|
This excerpt explores the battle between authenticity and denial. The author values genuineness and believes in inherent human goodness. However, they often downplay their...
Unconditional Love ≠ Unconditional Tolerance |Does Love With Boundaries Exist|
This excerpt challenges the idea of unconditional love in relationships. While the concept is admirable, it can be confused with tolerance. True love involves...