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Why Am I So Hard on Myself? Understanding Self-Criticism and How to Change It
Constantly comparing yourself with others or feeling that you never do enough? Explore where a harsh inner voice can come from, why achievements may not quiet it, and how to speak to yourself more constructively.
Iryna Shemyakina
Sep 294 min read


Why Do I Say Yes When I Mean No? The Cost of People-Pleasing
You keep saying yes when you mean no. Here's why people-pleasing can feel so difficult to break — and what it may be costing you.
Iryna Shemyakina
Sep 152 min read


Why Is It So Hard to Ask for Help? When Doing Everything Yourself Feels Easier
If your automatic response is “I’ll just do it myself,” you may see it simply as independence. But when self-reliance becomes the default, it can cost you more than time and energy. Explore why asking for help can feel so difficult — and what doing everything yourself may be keeping you from.
Iryna Shemyakina
Aug 267 min read


Why Do I Eat When I’m Not Hungry? How to Break the Emotional Eating Cycle
Do certain foods seem to control you even when you are not hungry? Emotional eating is rarely a failure of willpower. Understanding and changing the pattern beneath the behaviour can help you regain choice without shame or another diet.
Iryna Shemyakina
Aug 158 min read


Can’t Switch Off After Work? Why You Feel Tired but Wired
Physically exhausted but still unable to relax? Understand why your mind remains active after work and why food, wine, scrolling or entertainment can become automatic ways to come down.
Iryna Shemyakina
Aug 46 min read


When Anxiety Takes Over: Why It Happens and What Can Help
You may still be functioning, achieving and appearing composed while anxiety quietly affects your sleep, work and relationships. Here is why—and what can help.
Iryna Shemyakina
Jul 287 min read
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