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Most recently published stories in Psyche.
Trauma, Trauma, trauma.... Content Warning.
Our world is in crisis, and trauma is a word we constantly hear around us. It's on the news every day in some form. Go online or turn on your TV, and there will be a distressing event reported almost immediately from somewhere in the world.
By Elizabeth Woodsabout a month ago in Psyche
You Don’t Hate Your Life — You Hate That You’re Playing Small
Be honest: the real frustration isn’t failure… it’s knowing you’re capable of more and still holding back. That tension in your chest? That quiet jealousy when you see someone take a bold leap? That voice whispering, “You could do that too” — followed by silence?
By Ahmed aldeabellaabout a month ago in Psyche
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Emotionally Exhausted — And No One Told You
If you think you’re lazy, unfocused, or undisciplined… you might be solving the wrong problem. Because what looks like procrastination on the outside often feels like silent emotional burnout on the inside.
By Ahmed aldeabellaabout a month ago in Psyche
A couple of journal entries and a writing exercise
Journal prompt by Marie Howe in “Radical receptivity” from “The book of alchemy” by Suleika Jaouad (In short and in my own words: “I don’t want to write about” as the opening line (or “I want to remember”) and continuing from there)
By Maya Or Tzurabout a month ago in Psyche