5 Steps to Overcoming the Spotlight Effect: How to Shift Focus and Build Confidence

An illustration of the spotlight effect, where a person feels like they are the center of attention in a crowd, believing everyone is focused on their appearance or actions, even though in reality, others are barely noticing them. This concept highlights the tendency to overestimate how much others notice or care about us.

When we attend public meetings, we often worry that people are judging us based on our clothes, appearance, body language, or the way we speak. This can hurt our confidence, as we feel like we’re constantly being scrutinized. Even though most people around us don’t actually care about our attire, it still affects our mindset … Read more

Kintsugi: The Powerful Japanese technique to cherish your mistakes.

Kintsugi, Japanese technique, happiness, anxiety, depression

When a bowl breaks due to our mistake, the immediate reaction is often regret over the loss. However, in the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we discover a profound lesson: our mistakes can be seen as opportunities for growth. This article draws inspiration from the remarkable Japanese technique known as ‘Kintsugi: golden joinery’. What is Kintsugi? … Read more

FOMO (Fear of missing out) and its impact on our lives

"Illustration depicting FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) with a person anxiously looking at a phone, surrounded by images of friends socializing, travel adventures, and stock market trends, representing feelings of anxiety, jealousy, and missing out on opportunities.

Have you ever wondered why we tend to buy more than we need during big festive discounts? It’s because we worry that if we don’t buy now, we might miss out on good deals. This fear, known as FOMO (fear of missing out), isn’t just limited to our buying habits, it can affect our career, … Read more

Influencers and Mental Health: Why Following Bad Advice Leads to Loneliness

Illustration showing how social media impacts mental health, highlighting the negative effects of isolation, overthinking, and anxiety influenced by online pressures.

Influencers and mental health are more closely linked than we might think. Many influencers suggest staying silent about your goals and feelings until you succeed, but this can actually hurt your mental health. Building real connections and sharing openly with others can help you feel less lonely and support your well-being. The Impact of Influencers … Read more

How to Manage Sudden Death Anxiety: Effective Tips to Regain Peace of Mind

An image with the title 'How to Manage Death Anxiety' displayed prominently at the top. The image includes three illustrations: on the left, a person sitting curled up and appearing anxious; in the center, a set of icons representing mental processes, including an open book, a speech bubble, and a smiling face with gears above the head, symbolizing understanding and managing anxiety; on the right, a person sitting in a meditative pose, looking calm and relaxed. The background features soft blue tones with subtle wave patterns, creating a tranquil atmosphere. At the bottom, the website 'www.takeiteasybro.com' is displayed.

Last night, a sudden thought about death disturbed my peace of mind. What started as a small worry quickly grew into something bigger. This feeling, known as death anxiety, is something many people go through. It can cause fear, but there are ways to handle these thoughts and find peace. Understanding How Your Mind Plays … Read more