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Did you know depression lies to you? 🧠 It twists your thoughts, makes you believe you’re not enough, and filters out the...
25/07/2025

Did you know depression lies to you? 🧠

It twists your thoughts, makes you believe you’re not enough, and filters out the good. But these lies aren’t the truth, and you don’t have to believe them.

In our latest blog, we break down the common thinking traps depression sets — and share simple ways to untangle them. 🕊️

Read more, and remember, awareness is powerful, but you don’t have to face this alone. If you’re struggling, please reach out for professional help. 💙

You can read the full blog through the link in bio! 💗🧠


Rapid but in a different type of way ⚡
22/07/2025

Rapid but in a different type of way ⚡

🌙  We often imagine bravery as grand, loud, or dramatic, the big speech, the bold move, the visible victory. But in real...
18/07/2025

🌙 We often imagine bravery as grand, loud, or dramatic, the big speech, the bold move, the visible victory. But in real life, psychological bravery is often much quieter: it’s the decision to rest and begin again.

💙 In therapy, we talk a lot about resilience, not as endless strength, but as the gentle courage to keep showing up for yourself, even when things feel heavy.

Psychologically, this whisper of “I’ll try again tomorrow” is powerful. It calms the threat system in your brain and activates self-compassion, which research shows helps you stay motivated far better than harsh self-criticism.

Real bravery is messy and human. Sometimes it’s giving yourself permission to pause, sleep, cry, or fail, and trusting that trying again tomorrow is more than enough.

🌙 ✨ If today feels like too much, remember: whispering “tomorrow” is a valid, courageous choice.

🧩 Confidence isn’t a fixed trait, it’s a skill we can nurture. 🧩Many people think of confidence as something you either ...
15/07/2025

🧩 Confidence isn’t a fixed trait, it’s a skill we can nurture. 🧩

Many people think of confidence as something you either have or don’t have. In reality, it shifts with context (work vs. relationships, public speaking vs. one-on-one talks) and naturally fluctuates over time.

The good news? Some confidence you can always build with intentional habits, small mindset shifts, and self-compassion. 🧩

💡 When you celebrate effort, use mistakes as signs of growth, and treat yourself like you would a supportive friend, your brain starts to rewire how it sees challenges.

Psychologically, acting “as if” standing tall, showing up, speaking kindly to yourself activates neural pathways that make confidence more automatic over time.

You don’t need to feel 100% confident to act with courage. Often, the action comes first — and your mind learns to follow.

Which piece of this puzzle do you want to work on this week? 💕

🐚 Most of us think of conflict as something to avoid, something that drives people apart. But what if we told you that c...
11/07/2025

🐚 Most of us think of conflict as something to avoid, something that drives people apart. But what if we told you that conflict, when approached with curiosity and care, can actually sometimes deepen trust and connection? 💗

🐚 Whether it’s with a partner, a friend, or family, conflict is often where our deepest fears and needs show up. When we learn to stay present, listen, and work through these moments rather than shut down or lash out, conflict can become a doorway to greater understanding and closeness.

🐚 In our latest blog, we unpack how conflict can be a turning point, not just a breaking point, and share practical insights to help you navigate it in healthier ways.

If you’re ready to see conflict differently and build stronger, more resilient relationships, give it a read. Link in bio! 💗

✨ It’s July, for many, that means a chance to pause, travel, or spend time away from work. But whether you’re in the mid...
08/07/2025

✨ It’s July, for many, that means a chance to pause, travel, or spend time away from work.

But whether you’re in the middle of a holiday, just returned from one, or aren’t taking one at all this year, there’s something we often forget: rest isn’t just for the calendar, it’s for your mind, body, and nervous system, all year round. ✨

So many of us carry an “always on” mindset, constantly available, endlessly productive, measuring our worth by how busy we are. 🧐 But true rest isn’t laziness, it’s a psychological need. It helps regulate our emotions, reduces burnout, improves focus, and even deepens our connection with others. 💜

You don’t need a plane ticket or a week off to grant yourself permission to rest. It could be a moment to breathe, to lie in a hammock, to log off early, to put your phone away, or to do absolutely nothing at all, and know that you’re still enough.

Wherever you are this month, on holiday, at home, or in between, may you find little pockets of stillness to come back to yourself. You have permission. 🌿✨

Sometimes healing isn’t about “getting over it”, it’s about allowing your heart to grow strong enough to hold the beauty...
04/07/2025

Sometimes healing isn’t about “getting over it”, it’s about allowing your heart to grow strong enough to hold the beauty and the pain together. Grief and love often live side by side, reminding us how deeply we’ve lived and how deeply we can love again.

💛 Be gentle with yourself. Your heart is braver than you think.


💗 Taking time to check in with your partner isn’t just about asking questions; it’s about nurturing your relationship th...
01/07/2025

💗 Taking time to check in with your partner isn’t just about asking questions; it’s about nurturing your relationship through intentional connection.

🎀 Regular, thoughtful conversations help us understand each other’s needs, celebrate growth, and navigate challenges as a team.

🎀 When we create space for open communication, we foster trust, deepen intimacy, and remind each other that we are seen and valued.

Try using these prompts to spark meaningful dialogue and strengthen your bond; your relationship deserves it! 💗

Guilt can be a heavy emotion, but it doesn’t have to weigh you down forever.Whether it’s the guilt of living far from fa...
27/06/2025

Guilt can be a heavy emotion, but it doesn’t have to weigh you down forever.

Whether it’s the guilt of living far from family as an expat, the guilt of making a decision that didn’t turn out as hoped, or even the quiet guilt of taking care of your own needs first… many of us carry this emotion without knowing what to do with it.

The truth is: guilt isn’t always a sign that you’ve done something wrong. Sometimes it reflects your values, your care for others, or the tension between who you are and who you feel you “should” be.

🧠 In this week’s blog, we’re exploring:
- Why guilt shows up (even when you didn’t do anything wrong)
- How to recognize helpful vs. unhelpful guilt
- Steps to process guilt with self-compassion
- How to begin letting go — without abandoning your values

You don’t have to carry this feeling alone or forever. There is a gentler way forward.

💬 Read the full blog through the link in bio, and let’s start untangling guilt together!

💌 Just a gentle reminder from your inner resilience: You’ve faced challenges before — and you’ve made it through, even w...
25/06/2025

💌 Just a gentle reminder from your inner resilience: You’ve faced challenges before — and you’ve made it through, even when it felt impossible. That strength is still within you. 💪

It’s okay to feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to not have all the answers right away. But never forget: You are capable of navigating uncertainty, finding clarity, and creating change, one small step at a time.

You don’t have to do it all perfectly; you just have to keep going, with compassion for yourself along the way. 🌷

💛 What would it feel like to really check in with yourself this week?Sometimes the days blur together, and we move throu...
20/06/2025

💛 What would it feel like to really check in with yourself this week?

Sometimes the days blur together, and we move through the week on autopilot: getting things done, meeting expectations, staying busy. But presence invites us to pause and notice what's around us or happening within us.

These small reflections aren’t about perfection, they’re gentle invitations to return to yourself, one moment at a time. Awareness isn’t something we master, it’s something we practice.

Let this week be a practice in noticing, without judgment, just curiosity and care. 💛

HOW?? Accountability who??
17/06/2025

HOW?? Accountability who??

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