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The Gratitude Practice
THE TOXIC POSITIVITY TRAP 😊😔 For two years I maintained a rigorous daily gratitude practice writing three things I was grateful for every morning as prescribed by virtually every wellness influencer, self-help book, and positive psychology study I had encountered, and for two years my anxiety and depression got progressively worse despite my faithful adherence to the practice that was supposed to be improving my mental health, and when I finally told my therapist that gratitude journaling was making me more miserable rather than less, she was not surprised because she had been seeing this pattern in an increasing number of clients who were using gratitude practices to suppress genuine negative emotions rather than to complement them, and the distinction between authentic gratitude and performative positivity disguised as gratitude is crucial for understanding why a practice that genuinely helps some people actively harms others 🎭
By The Curious Writer5 days ago in Journal
Dr. Prakash Bhatia and the Path to Mental Health Stability for Veterans. AI-Generated.
Dr. Prakash Bhatia is a board-certified psychiatrist and interventional psychiatry specialist with more than 25 years of clinical experience. With advanced training that includes an MD and PhD in Neuroscience, he has worked extensively with individuals facing complex mental health conditions. His work includes supporting veterans and active-duty service members as they adjust to life outside the military. Through a combination of clinical expertise and a structured, patient-focused approach, he contributes to the broader effort of improving mental health care for those transitioning from service to civilian life.
By Prakash Bhatia6 days ago in Journal
The Unsent Letter
Writing to Someone Who Will Never Read It Changed My Life THE WEIGHT OF UNSPOKEN WORDS 😔 For eleven years I carried the weight of things I never said to my father who walked out of our family when I was twelve years old and who I had not spoken to since because he disappeared so completely that finding him would have required a private investigator and an emotional investment I could not justify in someone who had demonstrated through his absence that he did not want to be found, and the things I needed to say, the anger and the grief and the confusion and the desperate unanswerable question of why he left and whether it was my fault, sat in my chest like stones that I carried everywhere and that made everything heavier including relationships that should have been light and opportunities that should have been exciting and moments that should have been joyful but that were always tinged with the background radiation of abandonment that colored everything without ever being directly addressed 💔
By The Curious Writer7 days ago in Journal
365 Days of Writing
The Minimalist Journaling Practice That Rewired My Thinking DAY ONE: THE EXPERIMENT BEGINS 📝 On January first I committed to the smallest possible journaling practice: one sentence per day, just one, written in a physical notebook before bed, describing the single most important thing that happened or that I felt or that I learned that day, and this commitment which seemed almost insultingly simple compared to the elaborate morning pages and gratitude journals and bullet journals I had attempted and abandoned over the years was deliberately designed to be so small that I could not fail at it, because my history with journaling was a graveyard of ambitious systems that lasted two weeks before the effort required exceeded my discipline and the blank pages became accusations of inadequacy rather than invitations to reflection 😅
By The Curious Writer7 days ago in Journal
Don’t Buy a Fire Extinguisher Until You Read This (Best Places Revealed)
Most people don’t think about fire safety until it’s too late. A small kitchen flare up, an electrical spark or a sudden short circuit. These are everyday risks that can turn serious within seconds. When that moment comes, having the right fire extinguisher not just any, can make all the difference.
By Deborah Larson7 days ago in Journal
Global aggression and Donald Trump's psychological militarism: The world economy on the brink of collapse
(Special Report: Journalist Malik Sarfaraz Hussain Awan) The Middle East is once again engulfed in gunpowder and flames. The American leadership, drunk on global power, has created a crisis that has brought the entire world to the brink of economic and defense collapse. As the president of the world's most powerful country, Donald Trump's recent statements and actions have forced us to think whether he is a wise leader of a great superpower or is suffering from a serious psychological and aggressive disease. It is clear from his every other statement that he has become indifferent to the ground realities and the value of human lives. The truth is that President Trump does not need the Strait of Hormuz or Iranian oil at this time, but he needs a proper and urgent mental treatment, so that he can save the world from the fire of the terrible war towards which he is rapidly moving.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan7 days ago in Journal
Fifth week of US and Israeli attacks on Iran: Tensions rise further
(Writing and analysis: Journalist Malik Sarfaraz Hossein Awan) The fifth week of the ongoing US and Israeli military operation against Iran has ended today. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) today released video of airstrikes targeting drones, tanks and missile launchers in Iran. These attacks resulted in massive explosions in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, where thick smoke was seen rising. In addition, attacks were also carried out near the international airport in the city of Mashhad. US President Donald Trump, addressing the nation, said that the US is close to achieving its strategic goals against Iran. He announced that severe attacks on Iran will continue in the next two to three weeks and said, "We will send them back to the Stone Age where they belong." Trump also said that countries shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz needed to show courage. The Iranian military responded quickly, threatening "devastating, widespread and more severe" attacks. Immediately after Trump's speech, Iran fired a large number of missiles towards Israel. Explosions were heard in Tel Aviv and other areas. Israeli air defense systems intercepted most of the missiles, but missile debris injured at least 5 to 14 people near Tel Aviv. It was the largest missile barrage from Iran on Israel in recent weeks. Iran also launched missile attacks on Gulf countries. Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia disabled several missiles. A fire broke out at an airport in Kuwait, which was extinguished. Iranian officials said their military capabilities were still there and they would take "more devastating" actions in response. According to confirmed figures so far, at least 2,076 people have been killed and 26,500 injured in the US and Israeli attacks in Iran. Iran has rejected any request for a ceasefire and said that the fighting will continue until the US and Israel withdraw. Analysis: Situation Overview and Possible Outcomes Today’s developments once again bring the complexity of the entire conflict to the fore in a bloody reality. Imagine smoke rising in the streets of Isfahan, people fleeing their homes, and sirens blaring at Mashhad airport. US President Trump’s address is not only a declaration of military confidence, but also a message that demonstrates his determination to completely weaken Iran. But the Iranian military’s swift and powerful response suggests that this war is far from over. Iran’s missile attacks on Israel and the Gulf countries are an example of a lively response that shows that despite technological superiority, subduing regional powers is not as easy as it seems. This situation is igniting a dangerous fire for regional stability. While the US and Israel claim to have achieved their strategic goals, the threats of further attacks on Israel by Iran’s proxy forces, especially the Houthis in Yemen, are dragging the entire Middle East into a wider circle. Oil prices are skyrocketing, the shadows of a recession are deepening in global markets, and millions of families are being affected. The pain of human losses is not just in the numbers, but in the cries of every injured child, the tears in the eyes of every martyred mother. Behind the 2,076 deaths and 26,500 injuries, there are thousands of stories that can never be told. Military experts say that if this fighting continues for two to three weeks, the pressure on Iran’s economy will be unbearable. The threat of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz could affect global oil supplies, which could shake the economies of Europe, Asia, and the United States. China and Russia are still silent, but if this conflict escalates, they could also come to the fore, which could change the balance of global powers. Iran’s military capability is not yet completely exhausted. It still has missiles, drones, and underground facilities that give it the power to fight a long war. On the other hand, the American and Israeli leaderships are also facing internal pressure. The American public is feeling war fatigue, while the barrage of missiles in urban areas in Israel is spreading fear. This war is not only military but also psychological and economic. If a diplomatic solution is not found immediately, this regional crisis could turn into a world war. This situation teaches us a harsh lesson that when the use of force is excessive, its consequences are always disastrous. The Iranian nation still has the courage to resist, while the United States and Israel will also have to take care of their own goals as well as human lives. The international community must intervene immediately. The United Nations, the European Union, and the Arab League must work together to develop a peace plan to prevent further bloodshed. The situation is changing rapidly. New news is coming in every hour. If this fighting continues, it will change not only the geopolitics of the Middle East but the entire world. Restoring peace now requires not just words, but urgent action.
By Malik Sarfraz Hussain Awan7 days ago in Journal
The No. 1 Habit That Destroys Adult Friendships, By A Psychologist
No healthy friendship operates on a strict 50/50 split at all times. Life happens. There will be seasons where one person gives more, carries more or needs more. However, there’s a significant difference between a temporary imbalance and a structural one.
By Muhammad Sabeel8 days ago in Journal
