Scarred
As I walked up a flight of stairs to the roof of an abandoned building, i felt my feet no longer able to carry the weight of my body or perhaps my thoughts. I opened the door to the roof and walked out to see a clear sky. The cool breeze felt like a soft […]
Broken
In almost every movie, that is based on high school life, consists of the following characters; a nerdy child, a popular girl and a bully. It is only recently that I have started noticing that the reason for their villainous personalities and amoral behavior is the abuse that bullies suffer at the hands of their […]
Say Something
Every influencer using social media as a platform to reach out to the masses has a goal to spread positivity via quotes that one can simply find by typing in “inspirational/motivational quotes” on either google images or pinterest. “Believe in yourself” is something we’re told every time people see us doubting our capabilities. But does […]
Self-esteem; a false illusion?
Self-worth, self-esteem, self-confidence and self-belief; these are the words all of us hear on a daily basis. But what do they actually mean? How can they change your life? Or can they REALLY bring a positive change in your life at all? For a minute, just close your eyes and reflect how you see yourself. […]
A guide to boost your self-esteem
“Every person is the creation of himself, the image of his own thinking and believing.” – Claude M. Bristol As it is said, your thoughts shape your actions and hence direct your whole life! But the problem arises when you continuously think negatively about yourself; you develop a low self-esteem, perform poorly at numerous tasks, […]
Falling in love with myself
Being a girl raised up in a Pakistani society, we are continuously told to learn hundreds of household chores like cooking, washing and cleaning, just because we are expected to grow up into hard working housewives who have nothing to do in their lives but SERVE their husbands 24/7. Even as a small girl, if […]
Debunking Self-criticism
Scrolling over your mobile for hours and hours has now become a new norm. We endlessly pass comments over the trending celebrity stories, stare at ‘so called’ perfect body shapes of famous models and support the newly emerging movements like the #Metoo movement. Whilst all these things have their advantages, you may not realize it […]
Trending isn’t always the best!
Thanks to our super-dooper geniuses searching all sorts of disorders on Google, the term panic attack is currently being heavily misused. Are you afraid of the dark? Is your heart beating rapidly? Alas, Dr. Google has diagnosed you with a panic attack and now you need proper therapy sessions! What’s more, Dr. Google understood your […]
I support mental health, do you?
Are you all alright? Do you feel sad in your daily life? Do you feel living life is complicated in this world? Do you feel anxious about most of your things or work? Are you categorized on those who overthink about little things in life? Are you hyperactive? You don’t have to worry if you […]
Loneliness; A Silent Killer?
Loneliness! All of us go through it *Ahhhh, a deep sigh* It’s so difficult to face it. Yet no one understands it when you tell them what you are going through. No doubt, it seems as if you are left to deal with it all alone! So in this one-sided battle that you are fighting […]