Category: Self-awareness

  • Breaking free- codependency.

    Have you ever felt stuck in a situation where there are no boundaries, and you rely on each other for validation, self-worth, and identity? If so, then you are familiar with the concept of enabling. Both parties are getting some gratification from it, meaning, people with the savior complex yearn for that recognition and the…

  • Hidden Habits.

    How Defense Mechanisms Impact Our Mental Health Self-sabotage refers to patterns of behavior that hinder personal growth and overall well-being. These habits often emerge from deep-seated fears—such as fear of failure, low self-esteem, or unresolved experiences from the past. Most of us, at some point, have either fallen into these patterns or are still trying…

  • Understanding the Forces Within You.

    I’ve often wondered about the nature of the inner voice we all hear—whether it’s the Holy Spirit, the soul, or something else entirely. If it’s intangible, does it truly exist? That question lingered in my mind one quiet day during a lecture, as I sat near a window overlooking the city mortuary. Deep in thought…

  • Defense Mechanisms.

    Recognize,reflect and heal. In a previous post about navigating stress, I discussed how to distinguish it from depression and shared some effective strategies for coping. These included adopting healthy habits such as seeking therapy, listening to uplifting music, taking walks, and exercising regularly to boost endorphin levels—the body’s natural “feel-good” chemicals. Equally important is practicing…

  • What is Mental Health?

    We live in a rapidly changing world, and one of the most profound lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic is the vital importance of mental health. Many of us faced struggles and vulnerabilities we never anticipated, revealing just how deeply mental well-being impacts every aspect of our lives. As social beings, humans thrive on connection and…