If you've ever felt emotionally drained from helping others—not just tired, but deeply depleted in a way that makes you question why you even care anymore—you might be experiencing compassion fatigue. Unlike burnout that builds gradually, compassion fatigue can strike suddenly after witnessing or absorbing someone else's trauma. Healthcare workers, caregivers, therapists, and anyone in […]

Self-criticism is sneaky. It dresses up like motivation, whispering things like “You should’ve done more” or “Why can’t you get it right?” And at first, it might feel like it's pushing you forward. But eventually, it just wears you down. That mental heaviness you’re carrying? The constant second-guessing, guilt, and invisible pressure to be perfect? […]

The healers of the world are truly incredible people. Whether it’s nurses, doctors, therapists, aides, volunteers, family members and caregivers etc., their dedication and compassion shine brightly as they tirelessly work to alleviate pain and promote well-being. But with all that giving, it’s possible for them to experience what professionals call compassion fatigue, or emotional […]

What if I told you that being unapologetically average might actually be the secret to feeling alive again? Not “average” in the boring, beige, give-up-on-your-dreams way. I’m talking about the kind of average that lets you breathe. That says, “You don’t have to hustle yourself into a shell of a human just to be worthy.” […]

Creative blocks. We’ve all been there—staring at a blank page, canvas, or screen, waiting for inspiration that refuses to hit. While perhaps some of this has been solved by using AI, if we truly want to be original and creative, it has to come from our own minds. Plus, creativity is thought to reduce stress, […]

There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the myth of the Phoenix. A majestic bird consumed by its own flames, burning to ash, only to rise again, brighter, stronger, and more powerful than before. It doesn’t just survive the fire. It becomes something new because of it. That image has stayed with me ever since I hit […]

Do you often feel overwhelmed and unable to focus on any one thing? If yes, that could mean that your mind is cluttered and has a lot of brain ‘tabs’ open and you might need to close some of them down. The question is ‘How?’ From too much social media to trying to multitask to […]

We often find it difficult to confront our own feelings, much less show our vulnerable sides to other people. But every time you share your vulnerabilities, you build acceptance and find the courage to live your true authentic self.  On the other side of vulnerability, there is growth, confidence, and belonging. Sharing your inner thoughts […]

I don't know about you, but this is the time of year where I feel like I can actually slow down and catch my breath. At least in North America, the week between Christmas and New Year's tends to be quiet, as businesses slow down, people take some much needed time off and we wind […]