Ever feel like you’re running in circles with someone you love? Like one of you is always chasing, and the other is playing hide-and-seek but forgot to tell you where they’re hiding? Congratulations—you’ve entered the wild ride known as the anxious-avoidant relationship cycle.

This pattern shows up when one person craves closeness (anxious attachment) and the other feels like closeness is an emotional straitjacket (avoidant attachment). It can feel like both of you...

Mastering Emotional Regulation and Self-Control

Emotional regulation and self-control are essential skills for navigating the ups and downs of life. They allow us to manage our reactions, maintain balance, and improve our relationships. Understanding and practising these skills can lead to a more fulfilling and peaceful existence. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of emotional regulation and self-control, practical strategies to develop them, and how they can positively...

Grief manifests in numerous forms, impacting our lives through various losses. This article, the first in a series dedicated to exploring nuanced types of grief, delves into the complexities of relationship transitions.

Whether it's the end of a romantic partnership, a significant friendship, or a profound shift within an ongoing relationship, understanding and navigating these changes is crucial for personal and emotional well-being.

The Dynamics of Relationship Grief

Grieving Changed...

Sometimes, the emotions we push aside whirl quietly within us, creating unexpected turmoil. Repressed anger is one such emotion—easy to miss but with a profound impact on our well-being. Recognizing and dealing with this hidden anger is key to a balanced, happier life.

Identifying Repressed Anger

Repressed anger might not make a loud entrance. Instead, it could be the persistent sadness you can't shake off, the sarcasm that's become part of your language, or the discomfort in...

Experiencing something really tough or frightening can turn someone's world upside down, especially when it comes to handling stress. Trauma can throw off how a person recognizes and deals with stress, often making it difficult for them to understand their body’s signals. This can lead to a person not reacting much at all, or going to the other extreme and reacting with overwhelming anger.

The Disconnection from One's Body

Our bodies have a natural way of coping with stress, like a...

Understanding Emotional Boundaries

In our interpersonal relationships, the impulse to manage the emotional climate is a common trait. We strive for harmony, often believing that if we can keep others happy, our lives will be smoother. Yet, this inclination to control can be a double-edged sword, affecting our well-being and personal growth. Emotional boundaries are the invisible lines we draw to protect our sense of self and autonomy. They help us recognize where we end and another person...

In our modern, high-speed world, many individuals remain unaware that they are entrenched in a state of "survival mode." Disconnected or dissociated from their stress or anxiety levels, their bodies often manifest physical symptoms such as aches, pains, headaches, skin issues, or even chronic conditions. This state, characterized by constant alertness for potential threats—physical, emotional, or psychological—leads to increased stress, anxiety, and exhaustion.

While this...

The Weight of Dismissal

In the journey of healing, a profound truth often goes unrecognized: the dismissal of our deepest wounds can be as scarring as the trauma itself. This insight, echoing through the realms of emotional and spiritual healing, reminds us that the path to recovery encompasses not only the traumatic events but also the layers of neglect endured thereafter. When our experiences are invalidated and our voices stifled, we face a dual challenge: healing from the event and the...

In our journey through life, we often encounter emotional storms—those periods when feelings become so intense they threaten to capsize our inner tranquillity. The secret to weathering these storms lies NOT in battening down the hatches and denying the weather but in embracing a deep sense of awareness.

This profound insight, advocated by spiritual teachers like Eckhart Tolle, is more than a meditation practice—it's a transformative life experience. I personally have sailed...

Do you remember a time when you were afraid to speak your mind? Or those moments when you felt the need to act in a way just to fit in? I've had those moments too, many times. But with time and experience, I learned some powerful life lessons. 

The True Magic of Honesty

Growing up, I often thought that if I shared my true feelings or if I was too open, people would judge me or even avoid me. But through time and experience, I discovered the true magic of honesty.

When I started...