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17/11/2025

How aware are you of your own thinking patterns? Increasing meta-awareness - the ability to recognize and understand your own thought processes - is a powerful step toward better mental health.

When we become more conscious of how we think, especially patterns like worry or rumination, we can interrupt unhelpful cycles that fuel anxiety, stress, and low mood.

This article explores how developing meta-awareness supports emotional wellbeing, how it plays a central role in metacognitive therapy, and practical ways to start noticing and shifting your thinking habits.

Discover how meta-awareness influences mental health. It's central to Metacognitive Therapy, interrupting harmful patterns for better emotional well-being.

10/11/2025

Feeling mentally drained after a long day of making choices?
You’re not alone. Decision fatigue is a real psychological phenomenon where constant decision-making wears down your brain’s ability to think clearly and exert self-control. This cognitive exhaustion can lead to impulsive choices, procrastination, and reduced willpower.

In today’s complex world, understanding how decision fatigue affects us - from everyday tasks to high-stakes situations - is key to managing stress and maintaining mental clarity.
Read this in-depth article to explore the neuroscience behind decision fatigue, why it happens, and what you can do to protect your brain’s energy reserves.

Global Council for Behavioral Science/ Articles/ The Neuroscience of Decision Fatigue: Why We Make Worse Choices at the End of the Day/ The Neuroscience of Decision Fatigue: Why We Make Worse Choices at the End of the Day 2 June 2025·24 mins· Dr. Mai Quattash Decision Fatigue Neuro Mental Health C...

03/11/2025

Making friends as an adult can feel harder than it did in school, but meaningful connections are vital for mental health and wellbeing. This article explores why adult friendships can be challenging and offers practical tips for nurturing lasting relationships.

Making friends in adulthood is hard, and you're not alone. What makes it so hard? Here is how to build strong, lasting connections.

27/10/2025

Constant decision-making can wear us down, leaving us mentally exhausted and more prone to stress - a phenomenon known as decision fatigue. This article explores how too many choices affect mental health and offers practical ways to reduce overwhelm in daily life.

We can reduce the stress we feel when faced with seemingly endless choices by incorporating these four simple strategies into our decision-making.

26/10/2025

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20/10/2025

Burnout and depression can share similar symptoms—like exhaustion, low motivation, and detachment—but they aren’t the same. Understanding the key differences is crucial for getting the right support. Learn how to tell them apart and what steps to take in the full article.

Burnout and depression can have similar symptoms, Here's how you can tell them apart.

13/10/2025

Life transitions like career changes, becoming a parent, or aging can bring unexpected shifts in identity. These changes may feel overwhelming, but they’re also opportunities for growth and self-discovery. Learn how to navigate identity shifts with clarity and compassion in the full article.

Parenthood is undoubtedly one of the most transformative journeys a person can undertake. It reshapes not only how individuals see themselves but also significantly impacts their relationships with others.

06/10/2025

Ambition can drive growth and success, but without balance, it may lead to stress, burnout, and anxiety. Supporting mental health while striving for goals is essential for long-term well-being. Discover how to maintain that balance in the full article.

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29/09/2025

Procrastination isn't just about poor time management — it's often tied to fear of failure, perfectionism, or feeling overwhelmed. Understanding the psychology behind it can help break the cycle. Learn evidence-based strategies to overcome procrastination in the full article.

Procrastination isn’t laziness—it’s often stress, fear, or perfectionism. Learn what’s really behind it and how to break the cycle for good.

22/09/2025

Self-sabotage can quietly undermine goals and confidence, often rooted in fear or negative self-beliefs. Learning to recognize these patterns is the first step toward building self-trust and resilience. Explore practical ways to shift from self-sabotage to self-support in the full article.

Self-sabotage involves people interfering with their own goal attainment. Here’s how to manage this pattern.

15/09/2025

Perfectionism can create constant pressure to meet impossible standards, often leading to anxiety, low self-esteem, and burnout. Understanding how perfectionism affects mental health is key to building healthier thought patterns. Learn more about signs and strategies in the full article.

In the pursuit of perfection, many individuals can find themselves experiencing issues with their mental health. Click through to read more!

08/09/2025

Constantly putting others first can lead to burnout, resentment, and loss of self-identity. Recognizing the signs of people-pleasing is the first step toward setting healthy boundaries and prioritizing your well-being. Learn more about how to break the cycle in the full article

By understanding and addressing our people-pleasing tendencies, we can develop healthier relationship dynamics, reduce anxiety, and improve our overall emotional well-being.