Psychology Meets Self Mastery
We’re constantly told to “stay positive.”Smile. Look on the bright side. Think happy thoughts.And while positivity absolutely has its place, here’s the truth nobody talks about enough: ignoring your negative emotions is like ignoring your body’s pain signals. Imagine breaking your leg and telling yourself, “It’s fine. I’m just going to walk it off.”Sounds crazy,…
Ever found yourself staring at the ceiling, coffee in hand, phone buzzing with notifications, and your mind wandering to that one haunting question — What am I doing? Maybe it hits you when you’re knee-deep in deadlines. Maybe it creeps in when you’re scrolling mindlessly through social media. Or maybe, like so many of us,…
There’s a kind of depression that doesn’t look like depression at all. It doesn’t involve staying in bed all day or crying constantly. It doesn’t always come with dramatic changes in appetite or energy. It doesn’t scream for help. In fact, it blends in. You might see someone who’s always busy. Always productive. Always cracking…
You’re lying in bed, your mind running circles around tomorrow’s to-do list. Or maybe you’re replaying that one awkward moment in a conversation from three days ago—again. You wonder, Is this normal? Am I just worried… or is this anxiety? It’s a fair question. And you’re not alone in asking it. Most people struggle to…
Ever found yourself reaching for your phone without even thinking? Refreshing Instagram. One more scroll. One more reel. Or maybe it’s the late-night sugar fix, that second glass of wine, or the video game you swore you’d quit two hours ago. We’ve all been there. Addiction isn’t just about substances anymore—it’s about patterns. Cravings. Loops…
Kindred spirits or trauma bonded—how do you know which one you’re experiencing? When you meet someone and the connection feels fated, conversations flow effortlessly, and the chemistry is intense, it’s easy to think you’ve found your soul’s match. You finish each other’s sentences, share similar wounds, and it feels like you’ve known them forever. But…
Let’s get one thing straight: when we think of a narcissist, we often imagine someone who knows they’re manipulative… and doesn’t care. Right? But when it comes to covert narcissists, things get a lot murkier. They don’t brag. They don’t demand attention loudly. They don’t even look like they have a big ego. In fact,…
Let’s be real: spotting a narcissist isn’t always as easy as we wish it were. You’d think they’d announce themselves with loud bragging and a trail of broken egos behind them, right? Wrong.Because the most dangerous ones? They’re quiet.They hide in plain sight.They play the victim.And they make you question your sanity. Welcome to the…
The world of mental health terms can feel like alphabet soup. NPD. CPTSD. BPD. ADHD.And now you’ve come across something like Covert Narcissistic Personality Disorder and you’re wondering… is there a shortcut for this too? You’re not alone in asking this. Whether you’re researching for yourself, trying to understand someone close to you, or just…
Covert narcissists are a whole different breed of exhausting. They’re not the loud, obvious manipulators you see in movies. They won’t scream in your face or throw a tantrum in public. Instead, they’ll play the victim, guilt-trip you with silence, and twist your reality until you’re questioning your own sanity. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever…