Maryam Jahan

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What to Do When Family Crosses Your Boundaries (Without Causing Drama)

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Setting boundaries with family can feel emotionally overwhelming especially when you come from a background where relatives have always had a say in your decisions.You love them, yet their involvement, advice, or criticism sometimes crosses the line from care to control. Over time, that constant intrusion chips away at your emotional wellness and mental health. […]

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7 Self-Care Habits That Support Mental Health Without You Realizing And It Takes Less Than 5 Minutes

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Last Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 9 minutes Simple self care ideas don’t require hour-long baths or elaborate morning rituals. The most effective tiny self care habits take under 5 minutes and fit into the life you already have. I learned this at 24 when burnout taught me that waiting for an hour of

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How to Stop Ruminating on Negative Thoughts: 5 Proven Methods That Actually Work

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Last Updated: December 2025 | Reading Time: 8 minutes If mental reruns were an Olympic sport, I’d have a gold medal by now. I’ve replayed conversations from three years ago so many times that I’ve basically memorized alternate endings. I’ve spent entire lunch dates physically present but mentally somewhere else, editing emails I sent that

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Self-Care for Working Moms: Practical Ideas That Actually Fit Your Life

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You’re scrolling through Instagram at 11 PM after finally getting the kids to bed. Another post about morning yoga routines. Another suggestion to “fill your cup.” Another reminder that self-care is essential. You close the app feeling worse than before because you know you should be taking better care of yourself, but you don’t know

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How to Build a 2026 Self-Care Plan for Busy People: Practical Routines, Wellness Trends, and Smart Habits That Fit Your Schedule

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Last Updated: 17 December 2025 | Reading Time: 12 minutes Building a 2026 self-care plan for busy people shouldn’t feel like adding another full-time job to your already packed schedule. You’re juggling work deadlines, family obligations, social commitments, and somehow you’re supposed to meditate for 20 minutes, meal prep organic food, hit the gym daily,

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Mental Health After 30: 7 Surprising Reasons Why Emotional Shifts and Burnout Strike Harder (And How to Overcome Them)

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Mental health after 30 hits differently. One day you’re cruising through life, and the next you’re lying awake at 2 AM wondering if you’ve made all the wrong choices. Your career feels stuck. Your friendships require more effort. Your energy isn’t what it used to be. And the worst part? You’re not sure if something’s

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How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt: 7 Real Scripts and Strategies for Work and Family

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Setting boundaries is hard, especially when guilt creeps in every time you say no. You’ve said yes to everything for years. Extra projects at work? Sure. Weekend plans when you need rest? Of course. Family members who drop by unannounced? Come on in. Then one day, you realize you’re exhausted, resentful, and running on fumes.

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How to Avoid Winter Depression in 2026: 7 Science-Backed Ways to Outsmart the Winter Blues

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Feeling gloomy the moment daylight savings hits? You’re not alone  and it’s not just “a bad mood.” Winter depression, also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a real, biological response to shorter days and less sunlight. The good news: with a few smart adjustments, you can stay sunny, even when the weather isn’t. Why

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7 Tiny Habits That Steal Happiness Without You Noticing

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Most people don’t lose happiness all at once. It fades quietly. You wake up one day doing everything you’re supposed to be doing, yet something feels off. You’re productive, responsible, and capable. But joy feels distant, like it belongs to a version of you from years ago. The problem isn’t that you’re broken or ungrateful.

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Why Personal development Is Important: The 10 Truth Nobody Tells You

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Why is personal development important? I didn’t understand the answer until burnout left me in bed for a week. I had pushed through exhaustion for months. More caffeine. Earlier mornings. Ignored signals. The crash came quietly. One morning I couldn’t get up. My body refused to cooperate with my ambition. That week forced a choice.

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