Research, Psychology & Performance Articles
Research-informed articles exploring stress, emotional regulation, burnout, performance psychology, nervous system health, mindset, and sustainable functioning under pressure.
Wellnessmaxxing Is Getting Out of Hand: A Therapist’s Perspective on Feeling Better
Self-care is supposed to help you feel better—not become another thing you feel guilty about.
In recent years, wellness culture has exploded. Morning routines, journalling, meditation, breathwork, supplements, sleep trackers, exercise plans and endless self-improvement advice all promise a healthier, happier version of you. Individually, many of these practices are genuinely helpful. But together, they can quietly become another source of pressure.
In this article, I explore the rise of wellnessmaxxing, why perfectionistic self-care often backfires, what psychology tells us about sustainable wellbeing, and how to build a healthier relationship with the tools that are meant to support you.
AI Can Give You an Answer. Therapy Helps You Understand Why You Needed One.
AI can give you language, reassurance and a polished answer within seconds. But therapy is not just about being answered. It is a live, human process where a trained therapist can notice patterns, pace the work, assess risk, challenge avoidance and help you understand why you needed the answer in the first place.