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Komai Makarem
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Thoughts on mental health, growth, and living well, in Arabic and English.

Stuck in Your Head: Understanding Overthinking and How to Break the Loop
Mental Health

Stuck in Your Head: Understanding Overthinking and How to Break the Loop

Replaying conversations, imagining worst cases, analysing every decision: overthinking feels like problem-solving, but it rarely is. Learn why the mind gets stuck and practical ways to step out of the…

Why We Put Things Off: The Real Psychology of Procrastination
Personal Growth

Why We Put Things Off: The Real Psychology of Procrastination

Procrastination isn't laziness or poor time management. Psychology shows it's mostly about avoiding uncomfortable feelings. Learn why we delay, and evidence-based ways to get started.

Alone in a Crowd: The Psychology of Loneliness and How to Reconnect
Relationships

Alone in a Crowd: The Psychology of Loneliness and How to Reconnect

Loneliness isn't about how many people are around you; it's about how connected you feel. Learn why loneliness affects mind and body, and gentle, practical steps to rebuild connection.

Running on Empty: Understanding Burnout and How to Recover
Stress & Burnout

Running on Empty: Understanding Burnout and How to Recover

Burnout isn't just being tired. Learn what psychology says about chronic stress, the three signs of burnout, and evidence-based steps to recover your energy.

Quieting the Inner Critic: The Psychology of Self-Compassion
Self-Esteem

Quieting the Inner Critic: The Psychology of Self-Compassion

Many of us speak to ourselves more harshly than we would ever speak to a friend. Discover what self-compassion really is, why it works better than self-criticism, and how to practise it.

Riding the Wave: A Practical Guide to Emotional Regulation
Emotional Wellbeing

Riding the Wave: A Practical Guide to Emotional Regulation

Emotions aren't the problem; how we respond to them is. Learn what psychology says about managing strong feelings, and simple, evidence-based tools you can use in the moment.

Sleep and Your Mind: Why Rest Is the Foundation of Mental Health
Mental Health

Sleep and Your Mind: Why Rest Is the Foundation of Mental Health

Poor sleep and poor mental health often feed each other. Learn how sleep shapes your mood and emotions, and practical, evidence-based steps to rest better.

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