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Advice

Welcome to the advice category archive. Here you’ll find all the articles that have been indexed as containing useful advice.

Learn how to help yourself by reading these advice articles that comprise advice taken from my personal experiences, community suggestions (such as advice from people on Twitter), taken from research studies, and from other professional sources.

Here, all your self-help and life hacks needs will be met, so check this archive out.

Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

30 December 20257 January 2026 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a mirror reflection of a woman of South Asian decent to represent the topic of the article - Who Are You, Really? Unpacking The Mystery Of Modern Selfhood

Reading Time: 5 minutesStop living for others and start defining yourself. Understand the power of selfhood to finally answer life’s ultimate question: “Who am I?”

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, What is...Leave a comment

We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

30 December 202531 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a woman sitting in a field looking at the sun set to represent the topic of the article - We Need To Stop Waiting For The Perfect Moment

Reading Time: 6 minutesNew Year, new me. Why do we wait for the so-called perfect moment to make changes that would be great for our quality of life?

Categories Advice, General, Me, ResearchTags Anxiety, What is...4 Comments

No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

23 December 202524 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a Black woman making the "shhh" quiet hand gesture to represent the topic of the article - No Inner Voice? How To Adapt Support For Anendophasia

Reading Time: 5 minutesAn inner voice makes therapy easier. But some people don’t have an inner voice, and they need support too, but not in the usual way

#Blog #Therapist #Psychology #MentalHealth #CBT

Categories Advice, General, Research, TherapyTags Support, What is...2 Comments

Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

16 December 202517 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A black and white photo of a woman hiding their face behind their hands in fear to represent the topic of the article - Fear Of Happiness: How Cherophobia Sabotages Our Quality Of Life

Reading Time: 7 minutesA fear of happiness (cherophobia) can develop for several reasons. Fortunately, there are also several ways to overcome this fear

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Exposure therapy, Happiness, Self-Care, What is...5 Comments

A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

2 October 20253 December 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of someone in hand cuffs to represent the topic of the article - A Few Imaginative Ways To Tackle Your Unhealthy Guilt

Reading Time: 9 minutesGuilt, although a useful emotion, can also become quite debilitating. When guilt won’t leave us alone, try out some of these tips

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Coping Strategies, What is...2 Comments

Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

29 September 202526 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a fashion influencer working working at home to represent the topic of the article - Side Hustle: The High Toll Of Being On The Grind

Reading Time: 5 minutesEveryone and their mum has a side hustle, but not always out of choice. Because of this, it’s worth considering the downsides of having a second job

Categories Advice, General, ResearchTags Stress, What is..., Work6 Comments

The Many Interesting Uses Of Hitting The Fuck it Button

22 September 202519 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
An image of someone pushing a doorbell button to represent the topic of the article - The Many Interesting uses Of Hitting The Fuck It Button

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe fuck it button has two uses, one good, one not so good. It can push us out of our comfort zone or cause us to give in. Which are you?

Categories Advice, General, Me, Mental Health, ResearchTags Addiction, Eating Disorders, What is...Leave a comment

Why We Don’t Need Others’ Approval To Be Enough

23 September 202512 November 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a South East Asian giving a thumbs up through a picture framed hole in the wall to represent the topic of the article - Why We Don't Need Others' Approval To Be Enough

Reading Time: 7 minutesThere’s nothing wrong with liking the approval of others, unless it becomes the only thing we use to measure our value. Then it’s a problem

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, What is...8 Comments

Explaining Eating Disorder Safe Foods For Those Who Don’t Know

23 September 202529 October 2025 by Unwanted Life
A person carry a plate of food wearing a Jason Voorhees ice skating hockey mask and wielding a machete to represent the topic of the article - Explaining Eating Disorder Safe Foods For Those Who Don't Know

Reading Time: 6 minutesWhen it comes to disordered eating and eating disorders, safe foods and fear foods play an important role, a role not always understood

Categories Advice, General, Learning Disabilities and Difficulties, Me, Mental Health, TherapyTags Autism, Eating Disorders, Exposure therapy, Treatment, What is...3 Comments

The Overthinking Cycle: How To Break Free From Rumination

22 September 202522 October 2025 by Unwanted Life
A photo of a man sitting in the dark on a lawn chair deep in thought to represent the topic of the article - The Overthinking Cycle: How To Break Free From Rumination

Reading Time: 6 minutesOverthinking is a habit that we can quickly find ourselves held hostage to, all because our brains have evolved for problem-solving. So what can we do about it?

Categories Advice, General, Mental Health, ResearchTags Anxiety, Depression, Stress, What is...7 Comments
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