Zena Yarde

body positivity

#ThoughtQuo: Do I Have Internalised Fatphobia? ...

Tired of comments about your body? This excerpt explores body positivity. The author describes how unwanted remarks triggered shame and a negative self-image. They acknowledge how societal pressure creates a...

#ThoughtQuo: Do I Have Internalised Fatphobia? ...

Tired of comments about your body? This excerpt explores body positivity. The author describes how unwanted remarks triggered shame and a negative self-image. They acknowledge how societal pressure creates a...

Inner Critic Struggles

How I Made My Inner Critic My Friend-Inner Crit...

Embarking on professional blog writing at The Thought Co, I faced unexpected challenges—inner critic struggles. Self-doubt, fear of rejection, and over-censorship disrupted my authentic expression. Wrestling with the inner critic's...

How I Made My Inner Critic My Friend-Inner Crit...

Embarking on professional blog writing at The Thought Co, I faced unexpected challenges—inner critic struggles. Self-doubt, fear of rejection, and over-censorship disrupted my authentic expression. Wrestling with the inner critic's...

Beyond Self-Help Trends

What Social Media Does Not Tell You About Self-...

Drowning in self-help trends on social media, I dove headfirst into journaling, affirmations, meditation - all the "hacks." Yet, I still felt stagnant. Doubts gnawed - "Can I truly change?"...

What Social Media Does Not Tell You About Self-...

Drowning in self-help trends on social media, I dove headfirst into journaling, affirmations, meditation - all the "hacks." Yet, I still felt stagnant. Doubts gnawed - "Can I truly change?"...

Tips for overcoming avoidant attachment

How To Love The ‘Avoidant’ In You: Tips for Ove...

  Struggling with contradictory desires for connection and fear of intimacy? You might have "avoidant attachment," a self-protective strategy from childhood. It can hinder deeper connections in adulthood. Here are...

How To Love The ‘Avoidant’ In You: Tips for Ove...

  Struggling with contradictory desires for connection and fear of intimacy? You might have "avoidant attachment," a self-protective strategy from childhood. It can hinder deeper connections in adulthood. Here are...

psychological wounding

Can We Treat Our Psychological Injuries As Phys...

Therapists see clients frustrated by a lack of progress. The author suggests treating therapy like healing a broken leg. We show empathy for physical injuries and give people space to...

Can We Treat Our Psychological Injuries As Phys...

Therapists see clients frustrated by a lack of progress. The author suggests treating therapy like healing a broken leg. We show empathy for physical injuries and give people space to...

grit and resilience

What Netflix's Physical 100 Taught Me About Gri...

Reality TV offers a surprising exploration of mental strength. Physical 100 throws diverse competitors at physical challenges, revealing that success depends on grit and resilience, not just muscle. Unexpected winners...

What Netflix's Physical 100 Taught Me About Gri...

Reality TV offers a surprising exploration of mental strength. Physical 100 throws diverse competitors at physical challenges, revealing that success depends on grit and resilience, not just muscle. Unexpected winners...