Why I find journalling difficult

a beautiful memory journal page like this, you need a few simple scrapbooking and botanical pressing techniques.

Healing isn’t linear, and learning what works for you and what doesn’t is a key part in everyone’s journey. If journalling is something that helps you thats great! If you find it difficult like me, it might be worth considering something else until you find what sticks.

The Art of Noticing

a person holding a smartphone to take a vertical picture of a sunset at the beach.

The art of noticing is something I’ve been trying to practice as a way to slow down and be more present. My chosen method of doing this is through photography.

Why I love Hopecore (a poem)

the cover artwork for the single Hopecore by electronic music producer DJ Seinfeld, released on October 24, 2024, through Ninja Tune

Hopecore: one of the better sides of the internet to find yourself on. Seriosuly, some of the stuff that I’ve read or heard from things tagged as hopecore have actually changed the way I try to think about thing (in other words, changed my brain chemistry). Below are a selection of some of my favorites. I hope they bring as much warmth to you as they did for me :)

The Kahani Of: Padmini Dey, Mental Health Advocate & Creator

a person with long dark hair wearing a neutral-toned sweater while resting their chin on their hand in warm indoor lighting.

With Tuesday being Mental Health Day, we wanted to share the conversation we had with the sweetest Padmini! You may have seen Padmini on TikTok or Instagram – @padzdey – where she talks openly, and quite deeply, about her mental health journey. Padmini brought something new to the mental health space – rather than speaking […]

Pulling a seemingly never ending rope…

a black-and-white line drawing of hands pulling a rope, which is a common symbol for a tug-of-war or teamwork

to go down repressed memory lane. I pretty much cry every day now. I have come to embrace the fact that I am fairly publicly therapizing myself & I know I have to make that fact known in order to be completely honest with myself. It’s called ~healing~ All jokes aside, I can’t skate around […]

The Kahani of: Ragini Jha, Founder of Cardamom Counseling

an olive-green short-sleeve wrap dress featuring a V-neckline and a side-tie waist.

We’re always looking to connect with individuals from around the world following their passion. While we know the topic of mental health is important to discuss, we wanted to get the perspective – and tell the story of – a counselor who has formally studied psychology, and who is actively practicing. Introducing, Ragini! If you’ve […]

The Kahani of: Anisa Shukla, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Yoga Instructor

a person wearing a matching black activewear set featuring a square-neck crop top and high-waisted leggings.

Happy Summer! With summer comes the influx of wellness ads and content, pushing how to live “healthier” lifestyles, workouts to fit into the perfect outfit, and more. It can all feel a bit overwhelming and discouraging. Many of us are trying to simply enjoy life and summer, without worrying about how we look, or hopping […]