A little girl falls off her scooter and carries on. It made me wonder: when did life become so serious? A personal look at resilience, ageing and curiosity. Exploring a brief psychology of risk, responsibility and loss aversion

When your mind is noisy, how do you trust yourself? A grounded exploration of anxiety vs intuition, with practical tools to find clarity and make decisions that truly align with you.

A reflective blog exploring Western culture, loneliness, and the quiet longing for community. Why do we work so hard for a life that keeps us separate—and what might a more connected way of living look like?

A therapist documents a six-week, self-led therapeutic reset during burnout, using CFT, NLP, ACT, Adlerian Therapy and Logotherapy to manage stress, reactivity and the onwards journey.

Soul-ah Activity explores the aurora as a metaphor for our inner world — invisible forces, emotional storms, awe, boundaries, and the beauty of unseen processes becoming visible.

Why autism, ADHD, trauma and narcissism can look similar. A thoughtful exploration of labels, behaviour and ethical self-reflection. A compassionate exploration of how to understand behaviour without judgement.

Discover how EMDR therapy helps process trauma, anxiety and emotional triggers by reshaping the brain’s responses. A clear, accessible guide to EMDR’s real benefits.

Solution-based thinking is helpful, but only when we truly understand the problem, and approach it from the right perspective. Explore the science, bias, and balance behind fixing things properly.

A new meta-analysis spanning 71 studies reveals that fasting doesn’t dull the mind. In fact, it may actually sharpen our focus. Discover how hunger, biology, and mindfulness intersect in this Happy Citta reflection on fasting and cognition.

When we feel ready to leave, sometimes the change we need isn’t outside of us — it’s waiting behind an invisible door in the life we already have. A reflection on rediscovering purpose, renewal and courage in familiar places.

A brief look at the role of stillness and rest in a fast paced world, based on Stefan Sagmeisters TED Talk about his "Creative Sabbaticals".

Discover how life’s natural seasons encourage reinvention every decade. Explore research on identity change, real case studies of midlife transformation, and practical tools to help you rediscover and recreate yourself after breakups, career shifts, or life transitions.

Happy Citta isn't interested in quick-fix labels like “toxic” or “high maintenance” (though we love a good meme). We believe in curiosity over conflict. When someone gets under your skin, the most helpful question isn’t “What’s wrong with them?”, it’s “What’s this telling me about me?”

We all have days where the world feels a bit heavier. Maybe you’ve caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal?” or “Should I be worried about how I feel?” Or perhaps you've typed into Google: “How long should I feel low before doing something about it?” You're not alone. These are some of the most common questions people ask when they're feeling low.