The Healing Journey

10/01/2026

In a world that praises “the hustle,” choosing to rest is a radical act of self-care. If you’ve been feeling anxious or overwhelmed lately, take this as your permission to slow down.

Swipe for 5 gentle reminders to help you breathe again. ☁️
1️⃣ Name the feeling (it loses its power when you label it).
2️⃣ Rest without the “productivity guilt.”
3️⃣ Focus on one thing at a time.
4️⃣ Reach out (talk to a friend or professional).
5️⃣ Check in with your body.
Which one of these do you need to hear today? Let me know in the comments. 👇

📌 SAVE this post for the next time you feel a spiral starting.

✈️ SHARE this with someone who has been working too hard lately.

Ready to start your healing journey? DM me “READY” or click the link in my bio to see how we can work together. ✨

08/01/2026

No bigger win than your teacher appreciating and calling your work courageous.
When someone who shaped your thinking reads your work and feels it deeply - that’s validation beyond numbers, likes, or sales.
Grateful. Grounded. 🤍 And reminded why this book needed to exist.
This is why I wrote Beyond Smiles, If my journey can help even one person find clarity, strength, or a place to start - then this book has done its job.

Beyond Smiles - now available [amazon link in bio]

Memoir

06/01/2026

I used to think happiness was a destination. It turns out, it was waiting for me the moment I stopped pretending. Sharing my heart and my story with you all in Beyond Smiles. Out now! ✨

Available on amazon : link in bio


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31/12/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧

Mental breakdowns don't happen overnight. They build up from unmanaged stress, trauma, and life pressures.

The good news? Early support can prevent them. Check in with yourself. Reach out when you need help.

Recognizing the signs early can make all the difference. You don't have to face it alone. Reach out.

Talk to someone. Healing is possible. If you're struggling, connect with mental health professionals who can guide you through.

22/12/2025

Not every relationship is a failure.
Sometimes it just didn’t work the way we needed it to — and that doesn’t take away its value.
Some connections teach us, shift us, and quietly prepare us for what’s next.
Full episode on Youtube.

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18/12/2025

𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

Persistent sadness, loss of interest, fatigue, sleep changes, and difficulty concentrating can be signs of clinical depression. If these symptoms persist for weeks, seeking professional help is a crucial step toward recovery.

15/12/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬?

Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It influences relationships, school, work, and life.

07/12/2025

A chapter that changed me.
A chapter that might change you too.
📕: Beyond Smiles – Discovering True Happiness

Now on Amazon : Link in bio.


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06/12/2025

A soul-level conversation with Barbara Cook, author of Good Choice – A Soul’s Story.
We spoke about the soul’s perspective, hidden threads of healing, emotional vs soul healing, and what ‘a good choice’ truly means.
Preview below — full episode now on YouTube [Link in Bio]

05/12/2025

Smiling on the outside. Healing on the inside.
Beyond Smiles : Discovering true happiness.
📕: Grab your copy from Amazon [link in bio]



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01/12/2025

Beyond Smiles – Discovering True Happiness is officially published and now available on Amazon.

This book isn’t just pages…
It’s my story. My healing. My heartbreak. My hope.
It’s everything I learned about happiness when life stopped making sense.

If you’ve ever felt lost, unseen, stuck behind a smile, or struggling to find your way back to yourself — this book is for you. 🤍

A dream turned into a reality today.
I hope it becomes a gentle companion on your journey too.

Now available worldwide on Amazon.

Beyond Smiles isn’t a typical self-help book. It doesn’t promise quick fixes or offer ten steps to happiness. Instead, Michelle Mushtaq invites you into her lived journey—through heartbreak, losing herself, painful lessons, substance reliance, and the quiet moments that forced her to question ...