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Good News and Useful Stuff
Discover effective therapies for mental clarity and emotional growth, find out more about supporting studies or statistics on the effectiveness of therapeutic approaches.
Or simply read the uplifting stuff!


Mindful Technology: Who's Driving?
Do you check your phone without even thinking about it? Discover how technology is designed to capture our attention, what Johann Hari's *Stolen Focus* reveals about distraction, and a simple mindfulness challenge to help you regain control of your focus.

Katy Wicks
Jun 24 min read


What Am I Basing My Decisions On? Is It Intuition or Anxiety?
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.

Katy Wicks
May 410 min read


The Third Week But The First 'Act' - Introducing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) explained through a therapist’s real-life journey. Learn how to act with integrity despite fear, guilt and uncertainty. What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy? Discover how ACT builds psychological flexibility.

Katy Wicks
Feb 175 min read


Soul-AH Activity
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.

Katy Wicks
Jan 203 min read


Finding Peace As A People Pleaser
A reflective piece on people-pleasing, responsibility and burnout — exploring the tension between caring deeply, meaningful work, and a few suggestions for rest, boundaries and balance.

Katy Wicks
Jan 75 min read


How Can EMDR Therapy Help You?
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.

Katy Wicks
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Solutions-Based Thinking... Or Not?
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.

Katy Wicks
Dec 1, 20255 min read


The Truth About Fasting and Focus
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.

Katy Wicks
Nov 12, 20254 min read


Okinawa: What Can We Learn From Blue Zones?
What do Okinawa, Sardinia and Ikaria have in common? Explore how Blue Zones inspire longer, healthier lives through purpose, community and a slower pace of living.

Katy Wicks
Nov 5, 20255 min read


Mismatched Priorities: Boundaries and Wellbeing
When priorities don’t align, it can take a toll on our wellbeing. This blog explores how mismatched urgency plays out in relationships and the workplace, the role of values, and how to set boundaries with clarity and compassion.

Katy Wicks
Sep 30, 20255 min read


Cybersickness: An Emerging Challenge
Cybersickness isn't limited to immersive technologies. Extended use of smartphones and computers can also induce similar symptoms. Activities such as scrolling through social media feeds, using multiple screens, or attending virtual meetings can lead to sensory conflicts, resulting in cybersickness

Katy Wicks
Mar 25, 20255 min read
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