Need a hug? Here are 5 nuggets of wisdom we love

On uncertainty

It’s okay to feel uncertain. You’re growing your capacity to accept discomfort.

On avoidance

Avoidance provides an illusion of calm, but it’s a temporary loan at best (and the interest rate can be extortionate).

On being still

Stillness is often conflated with stagnation, but making regular time for yourself is deeply nourishing. In a world where you overwork, spread yourself thin, distract yourself with social media and fill every pocket of silence with noise, solitude is something you have to practice.

On inner circles

You deserve to surround yourself with individuals who support your growth, rather than condemn it.

On self-talk

Think of someone you care about having the same thoughts as you. What would you tell them?

On friendships

It’s only by respecting your limits and your responsibility as a friend that you provide the most effective support in the long run.

On relationships

No matter how loving a partner is, they will at some point fail to meet you when you need them, as they, like you, are only human. Occasional ruptures are the reality of life, and the hallmark of a healthy attachment is the ability to trust the undulating waves of the relationship.

On boundaries

The only people who are likely to make you feel that setting boundaries is in some way selfish
are the people who are benefiting from you having none.

On authenticity

Being yourself isn’t something you can suddenly ‘switch on’. You don’t wake up one morning and decide, “I might start being my full, authentic self today,” like it’s been hanging at the back of the wardrobe waiting for the right weather. It’s an ongoing process based on choices you make daily, so try not to worry if you don’t yet feel that you have it all sorted out.