Recovering Sugar Addict: The Sweet Truth That Woke Me Up

Recovering Sugar Addict: The Sweet Truth That Woke Me Up

Yoghurt-coated cranberries made me realise that I might have a sugar problem. Last night, I had the bright idea to rearrange my kitchen cupboards. As I laid the items on the countertop, I noticed that the pile of yogurt-coated cranberries kept growing, followed closely by my boxes of Lindt chocolate and sugar-free sweets. I realised…

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Unlocking Love: How Your Attachment Style Shapes Relationships

Understanding Attachment Styles: Navigating Relationships with Confidence Weddings bring friends and family together, but for me, they also bring anxiety and fear. It’s not that I don’t like my family—I do, for the most part. The issue is that I struggle to relate to everyone in the way I think I should. This realization led…

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Facing Change: How to Embrace New Opportunities

The post discusses the challenges and benefits of embracing life changes. The author, who recently moved continents, explores four consequences of resisting change: missed opportunities, stagnation, mental health issues, and hampered personal growth. They then offer strategies for adapting to change: acceptance, embracing the change, flexibility, and focusing on positive aspects. Despite obstacles and fears, they underline that being open to change can lead to personal and professional growth, new experiences, and a more fulfilling life.

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The Dangers of Perceiving Mental Health as a Fad

There are numerous posts of people talking about their anxiety, or how their OCD kicks in when things aren’t symmetrical. And I can’t help but wonder whether people are starting to use mental illnesses as synonyms for the feelings they are currently experiencing. Feeling sad becomes being depressed, paying attention to details becomes OCD, or…