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Advice and tips on managing mental health, maintaining a positive outlook and becoming your happiest self.
Healing and Recovery Through Art
For centuries, some of the most famous artists have been victims of trauma and violence—especially childhood ones. While I am of the firm opinion that no human should ever be traumatized by another human being, there is no denying: Trauma, tragedy, sadness, and mental anguish are beautiful muses. These horrifying things have been the muse of many a famous artist throughout history.
By Hope Martin6 months ago in Psyche
Addiction : a brain disease not a moral failing
Addiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking, or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. Previous to understanding the science, it was thought that addiction resulted from a lack of willpower and was a moral failing. But we now know that addiction is a physiological disease. It changes the brain's structure in ways that can alter the way it works and processes information.
By Mahboubeh Fallahi6 months ago in Psyche
Riding the Middle Wave
Ever notice how people love to pick sides? It’s like we’re constantly asked to choose between two waves: you're either riding left or right, red or blue, good or bad. But here's the thing—life doesn’t work in black and white. It's mostly paddling through gray. And that’s where the trouble starts when we fall into a sneaky little brain trap called dichotomous thinking.
By Tony Martello6 months ago in Psyche
10 Powerful Things to Tell Yourself Every Morning
Every morning you make an option that shapes the next 24 hours. Most people do not even realize this. They roll out of bed, hold their phone, and let the world control their mood. But the truth is that your first some thoughts set tone for your whole day.
By Smartwriter7866 months ago in Psyche
Keeping the Mind Young: Science-Backed Ways to Slow Brain Ageing
As we age, we often expect wrinkles, weaker bones, or slower movement — but what truly worries most people is the ageing of the mind. Forgetting names, losing focus, or feeling mentally fatigued can be frightening signs that our brain is changing. Yet, science is uncovering hopeful news: the brain is not a machine doomed to wear out. It’s a living, adaptable organ capable of renewal, repair, and growth at any age — if we give it the right conditions.
By Esther Sun6 months ago in Psyche
The End of Spontaneity: Why Every Plan Feels Like Work Now. AI-Generated.
There was a time when spontaneity was considered the highest proof of freedom. Someone would call you at midnight, whisper “let’s go grab fries”, and the next thing you knew, you were in a neon-lit diner, telling secrets you wouldn’t remember the next morning. There was no calendar invite, no shared Google Doc, and certainly no “is everyone free at 8 p.m. next Thursday?”
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran6 months ago in Psyche
Struggle to Stay Focused? Anchory May Be the Missing Piece in Your Productivity System
Have you ever sat down to work, fully motivated, only to find your mind drifting away minutes later? You know the task. You care about it. You even want to get it done. But attention slips.
By Nikesh Lagun6 months ago in Psyche
5 Habits That Kill Your Focus (And How to Break Them)
Introduction: Have you ever sat down to do something important—an assignment, a work task, or even reading a book—and suddenly found yourself distracted? You’re not alone. In today’s hyper-connected world, our focus is under constant attack. Research shows that the average attention span has dropped dramatically in the last two decades, and distractions are one of the main reasons behind it.
By Zeeshan Ahmad6 months ago in Psyche
The Only Thing I Remember About School.
Most people I know can recall both happy and bad times at school. I recently discussed this with a friend who smiled as she told me about her favourite playground games, passing her exams, friends, boyfriends, lessons, and her most enjoyable pursuit of all time, chasing boyfriends. She also remembered getting into petty arguments in the playground and disagreements she had with teachers.
By Carol Ann Townend6 months ago in Psyche
Your Body Definitely Keeps The Score . Top Story - October 2025.
That is one massive (albeit alarming) statistic. No wonder why we can all feel a bit f*cked up, or the world certainly does, if our garden has been watered accordingly, and all of the relevant weeds have been pulled out - metaphorically speaking of course. The author of the book by the same title (The Body Keeps The Score), Bessel van der Kolk paves the way for a grounding, heavy, eye opening yet awesome read into the human psyche; and (of course) trauma plays a significant role. All of our not so positive thoughts and setbacks to teach us lesson after lesson are all the epitome of trauma. This is why life can feel like smooth sailing for a small percentage of people; while for the majority of us, life is blighted with issue after issue, all thanks to the subconscious. (And that includes all of those circumstances in the opening image of this article.)
By Justine Crowley6 months ago in Psyche
