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“I have a good life — so why am I unhappy?” The secret guilt and shame around mental health

Despite growing awareness around anxiety, depression and emotional wellbeing, many people still feel ashamed of struggling Mental health awareness has improved dramatically in recent years. There are more open conversations around anxiety, depression, burnout and emotional wellbeing than ever before. Yet despite this progress, mental-health stigma remains deeply ingrained. Many people still feel guilty for […]

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“I have a good life — so why am I unhappy?” The secret guilt and shame around mental health
Mental health / Movement

Making waves: Using surfing to unlock flow and help you go deeper, faster

Therapist Josh Dickson believes the ocean can help people access deeper emotional work. His retreats blend surfing, group therapy and EMDR to harness the science of “flow states” — the immersive mental zone where self-consciousness fades and healing conversations can begin. Josh Dickson noticed it accidentally. A keen boarder himself, he spotted that people came […]

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Making waves: Using surfing to unlock flow and help you go deeper, faster
Mental health

Is there such a thing as Summer SAD? Why sunshine makes some people feel worse, not better

Summer is ‘supposed’ to make us feel happier. But for some of us, longer days, heatwaves, social pressure and disrupted sleep can trigger anxiety, irritability and low mood. Experts say summer-pattern Seasonal Affective Disorder is more common than many realise — and often misunderstood. While Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is most often associated with winter, […]

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Is there such a thing as Summer SAD? Why sunshine makes some people feel worse, not better
Love life

Is there such a thing as love at first sight? Chemistry or compatibility: why both matter more than you think

A spark can ignite a relationship, and shared interests can sustain it — but neither alone defines true compatibility. Scenario one: you meet someone and feel that spark. The attraction is immediate, the chemistry undeniable. Scenario two: you meet someone and discover you have a great deal in common — shared values, interests, and mutual […]

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Is there such a thing as love at first sight? Chemistry or compatibility: why both matter more than you think
Friendships / Mental health

“Why can’t I just reply?” ADHD, texting anxiety and the guilt of leaving people on read

ADHD and texting don’t mix well. Missed replies and the dread of those blue ticks can trigger a spiral, especially when rejection sensitivity kicks in. Here’s why communication feels so overwhelming with ADHD — and how to manage it without the guilt. Those two little blue ticks. You see them and instantly ask yourself: “They’ve […]

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“Why can’t I just reply?” ADHD, texting anxiety and the guilt of leaving people on read
Love life

‘Why do I keep choosing the wrong people?’ What you want vs what you need in love

Chemistry might spark attraction, but lasting relationships are built on compatibility. Understanding the difference can change who you choose — and why At the start of almost every relationship, desire takes the lead. We’re drawn to the spark, the excitement, that funny feeling you get in the pit of your stomach (or elsewhere!), the unmistakeable […]

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‘Why do I keep choosing the wrong people?’ What you want vs what you need in love
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