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22/09/2025

Self-sabotage can quietly undermine goals and confidence, often rooted in fear or negative self-beliefs. Learning to recognize these patterns is the first step toward building self-trust and resilience. Explore practical ways to shift from self-sabotage to self-support in the full article.

Self-sabotage involves people interfering with their own goal attainment. Here’s how to manage this pattern.

15/09/2025

Perfectionism can create constant pressure to meet impossible standards, often leading to anxiety, low self-esteem, and burnout. Understanding how perfectionism affects mental health is key to building healthier thought patterns. Learn more about signs and strategies in the full article.

In the pursuit of perfection, many individuals can find themselves experiencing issues with their mental health. Click through to read more!

08/09/2025

Constantly putting others first can lead to burnout, resentment, and loss of self-identity. Recognizing the signs of people-pleasing is the first step toward setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your well-being. Learn more about how to break the cycle in the full article

By understanding and addressing our people-pleasing tendencies, we can develop healthier relationship dynamics, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall emotional well-being.

01/09/2025

High-functioning anxiety can look like confidence and success on the outside, while hiding worry, overthinking, and a fear of failure underneath. Recognizing the signs helps support mental health before it becomes overwhelming. Learn more about traits, causes, and coping strategies in the full article.

If you have high-functioning anxiety, you might come across as confident, driven and organized. But inside, you’re dealing with worry and fear. Asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness, though.

25/08/2025

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25/08/2025

Feeling stuck can feel heavy, but it doesn’t mean you're broken. Coastal Counselling’s gentle guide offers tools like slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and approaching yourself with compassion, so you can begin moving forward at a pace that feels right.

Feeling stuck emotionally or mentally? Discover 5 gentle, supportive tools to help you soften the weight of stuckness and begin moving forward—at your own pace. A blog by Sahra at Coastal Counselling Walk and Talk Therapy.

18/08/2025

Opening up about fears, flaws, and feelings might feel risky—but it builds trust, emotional intimacy, and connection. Embracing vulnerability isn’t weakness; it's the courage to deepen relationships and grow authenticity.

Explore how embracing vulnerability can transform relationships, building trust and emotional intimacy for deeper connections.

11/08/2025

Life transitions can shake our sense of self, causing confusion or disconnection. With reflection and support, these moments become opportunities for growth and renewed identity.

Life transitions can be challenging, but they also offer an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. Managing identity struggles during these times requires self-reflection, patience, and a willingness to embrace change. With the right mindset and support, you can emerge from any transition strong...

04/08/2025

Mental health influences physical well-being, and vice versa. Stress, sleep, and lifestyle habits play crucial roles in this dynamic relationship. Understanding how they interact can empower you to make informed choices for overall health.

Mental health and physical health are closely connected. Learn how your mental health can affect physical health, and vice versa.

28/07/2025

Emotional exhaustion manifests as persistent fatigue, irritability, and a sense of being overwhelmed, often resulting from prolonged stress. It's a significant component of burnout, impacting both personal and professional life. Understanding its signs and causes is crucial for timely intervention and recovery.

Emotional exhaustion often feels like you have no power or control over your life. Learn more about this condition and how to treat it.

14/07/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can dim your mood during the colder months, but understanding its causes and symptoms is the first step toward brighter days. Read below to learn more.

When the days become shorter and the nights longer and you find yourself sleeping more than usual but still feeling the tiredness in your body; the lack of energy to carry out your usual activities. It all comes down to Seasonal Affective Disorder (most commonly known as SAD).

07/07/2025

Feeling overwhelmed but not sure why? You might be carrying an invisible load. Read below to understand what it is and how to lighten it.

Tania Johnson | May 27th, 2025 There is an exhaustion that is silent and creeping - that doesn’t come from lack of sleep or too many things on your