Summary Feeling constantly tired, even after a good night’s rest? It could be your to-do list that’s draining your energy.  🧠 Unfinished tasks create mental loops that keep your brain busy, leading to decision fatigue and mental burnout.  The more you leave undone, the more energy your brain uses to keep those tasks on its radar. 📉  In this post, we’ll explore how these open loops contribute to mental fatigue and how you can start closing them to feel more energized. 🌿 There are times when my depression feels so heavy that even the smallest tasks seem impossible. It’s not just the exhaustion in my body, but this deep mental fatigue that makes it hard to focus on anything. When I’m in a depressive state, the weight of unfinished tasks becomes even more overwhelming. Every little thing I leave undone feels like a burden, and my brain becomes consumed by it, reminding me of everything I need to do, but can't find the energy to act. This cycle of constantly pushing thing...

🌿Quick Summary Pivoting doesn’t mean failure—it means choosing your mental health over staying stuck. Whether you're changing careers, relationships, goals, or ways of thinking, learning how to pivot can ease emotional stress and build resilience. This skill is especially important for those living with mental illness, where rigid expectations can lead to burnout or relapse. ➡️ Pivoting = flexible thinking under pressure ➡️ Mental health improves when your life aligns with your values ➡️ You’re allowed to change course—even if others don’t understand 👇 Keep reading to explore the psychology behind pivoting and how to make peace with letting go. Personal Reflection: Letting Go Was the Hardest Part I used to believe that once I committed to something, I had to follow through—no matter what it cost me emotionally. Whether it was a job, a relationship, or even a version of myself I’d outgrown, I’d stay long past the point it made sense… because changing direction felt like...

  🧠 Quick Summary Overthinking gives the illusion of safety, but it’s often fear disguised as logic. This mental loop comforts us because it feels like we’re in control, but it actually keeps us stuck. Learn how to recognize overthinking, why it happens, and science-backed ways to move forward. ➡️ Overthinking = control-seeking fueled by fear ➡️ Rumination drains mental energy and fuels anxiety ➡️ Grounded action is the way out 🔗 Want the deeper dive? Keep reading below 👇 Personal Reflection: My Brain Wouldn’t Shut Off There were nights when I stared at the ceiling until 3 AM, convinced that if I could just “think it through one more time,” I’d finally feel better. Whether it was a conversation, a decision I hadn’t made, or something that hadn’t even happened yet, my brain would cycle through every scenario. And for a while, I felt like I was doing something by thinking. But I wasn’t. I was stuck. At the time, I didn’t realize that I was in an anxiety loop. It felt like control...

Like many people, I’ve always prided myself on being a multitasker. I juggle work, parenting, and personal goals all at once, believing that the more I can do simultaneously, the more productive I am. However, I’ve recently started to realize that multitasking may be doing more harm than good. It’s something I’m still working on, but acknowledging how multitasking impacts my mental health has been eye-opening. In this post, I’ll share my insights on the hidden costs of multitasking and why slowing down can actually help us achieve more in the long run. How Multitasking Affects People Living with Depression and Anxiety Multitasking might seem like a necessary skill in our constantly connected lives, but in my experience living with depression and anxiety, it often does more harm than good. When you're dealing with depression , even simple tasks can feel draining. Multitasking, in particular, can worsen symptoms. Here's how: Concentration fades quickly, making it harder to st...

The Psychology of Boredom: Why It’s Good for Your Brain As someone who thrives on productivity and constant activity, I’ve often struggled with boredom. It’s uncomfortable, even frustrating, and can sometimes feel like wasted time. For me, this goes deeper than just a dislike of idleness—it's also tied to a trauma response. Sitting still has never felt safe or natural. Constant motion has been my way of coping, distracting, and surviving. But over time, I’ve learned that boredom isn’t necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it can be a powerful tool for personal growth and mental health. It’s still something I’m working on, but I’ve started to embrace those quiet moments as opportunities for creativity, reflection, and self-awareness.  In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about the surprising benefits of boredom and how you can start to see it in a new light, too. Boredom is often seen as a nuisance – a state of mind to avoid at all costs. We live in a world full of distractions, ...

When Memory Protects: The Link Between Trauma and Forgetting Have you ever looked back on a difficult time in your life and realized entire pieces were missing—conversations you can't recall, moments that feel foggy or distant? You're not alone. For many people, especially those who’ve experienced trauma, memory doesn’t behave like a straightforward timeline. Instead, the brain sometimes blurs, distorts, or blocks out painful memories as a survival response. This isn’t a flaw in your memory—it’s a reflection of just how deeply your mind tries to protect you. By exploring the connection between trauma and memory, we can better understand how the brain copes with overwhelming experiences, and why remembering—or not remembering—is a key part of healing. I can relate to this more than I ever thought possible. There are pieces of my past that I simply can’t recall—parts of my trauma that feel like they’ve been wiped away, as if my mind was trying to protect me from the pain. At ...