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.
Why You Don’t Trust Yourself
Many people believe they have a confidence problem when the real issue is often self-trust. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience and psychotherapy, this article explores why intelligent, capable people become stuck in overthinking, self-doubt and certainty-seeking, and how learning to trust yourself may matter more than learning to feel confident.