if you’re over 30, you already know this hurts
If time feels like it’s slipping away, here’s why it happens, and a free annual review template to stop living on autopilot.
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stop letting a calendar decide how you’re supposed to feel
The other day I read something really interesting about New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, and everything in between, that whole blend of things that happens at this time of year, and the social pressure that kicks in so strangely right as one year ends and the next one begins. If this time of year … Read more
Gift Guide for Mental Health and Wellbeing
Today I’m bringing you a special edition where I’m recommending the best mental health and personal development products and services to help you choose meaningful holiday gifts. This is not about loving the holiday season or rejecting it. It is simply the context we’re in, and I wanted to put together a curated selection for … Read more
how to overcome perfectionism and stop feeling never enough
People rarely realise how much of their suffering comes from a quiet internal pressure that never stops. The pressure to be good, to be competent, to be impressive, to be in control, to be unshakeable. The pressure to deliver more than you can realistically sustain. The pressure to avoid disappointing anyone, including yourself. Most people … Read more
why you keep getting stuck: the not so hidden forces shaping your choices
Most people believe their problems come from a lack of information. If they simply understood what was happening to them, they would act differently. They would stop returning to the same patterns, the same relationships, the same habits that drain their energy and distort their life. Knowledge seems like the missing piece. It promises clarity … Read more
the uncomfortable science behind gratitude nobody wants to admit
[This piece was first published in Gangatu’s newsletter, sent every Friday to readers who enjoy going deeper. If that sounds like you, you can join the list here.] Today I want to talk to you about one of the most powerful practices for improving your mental health, one that can genuinely increase your sense of … Read more