While the fiction landscape in India struggles to gain the attention it deserves, it continues to flourish globally, particularly in the US and UK, with […]
Tag: educate me
How to help a friend in a toxic relationship, according to therapists
You don’t have to know every detail of your friend’s relationship to sense that something’s…off. Maybe your bestie shrugs off her partner’s frequent texts like […]
Why argan oil is considered “the liquid gold” of hair care
Beauty lovers know that using argan oil for hair is a must if you’re looking for strong, hydrated, and shiny hair. Derived from the kernels […]
How good is ChatGPT at giving life advice? We asked real therapists to rate ChatGPT’s therapy
Admitting to using AI usually elicits one of two reactions: an enthusiastic “Isn’t technology great???” or a more skeptical eye-roll from someone who dreads a […]
5 tips on reparenting your inner child so your outer adult can heal better
If you spend much time on mental health Instagram or TherapyTok, you might’ve come across talk of “reparenting” your “inner child.” Maybe you rolled your […]
Intergenerational trauma is worsening among South Asians. Here’s how to heal from the past you inherited
Saeed sees yoga as an indigenous healing method rooted in South Asian heritage. “It’s our ancestors who developed these practices and these body-based practices are […]
How to tell if your sunscreen has gone bad, according to the experts
Safe to say that we’re all well-versed in basic sunscreen commandments. Thou shall use broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection every day. And reapply said sunscreen every […]
How to not take things personally, according to experts
As someone who’s been called “too sensitive” more times than I can count, I get that attempting to learn how to not take things personally […]
How to stop holding grudges that have been living rent-free in your head
For those moments out of your control, both experts recommend having a game plan to redirect your energy, ideally into something that soothes and distracts […]
Magical thinking OCD could be ruining your life and you might not even know it
So treatment focuses instead on getting comfortable with a constant lack of certainty, typically through a therapeutic practice called exposure and response prevention (ERP). It […]