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Why Doomscrolling Feels So Draining – And How I Stopped Without Quitting Social Media

At one point, opening Instagram was muscle memory. Flick. Scroll. Double tap. A few reels. Some stories. And yet I would close the app with a strange aftertaste - I…

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February 27, 2026
The Hearth

Have You Ever Thought, “I’m Done Being Nice”?

One thing I started noticing was the greetings. For the last few years, I'd make a point of saying good morning to the receptionist and the admin ladies every morning.…

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July 30, 2026
The Mirror

Why Do Adult Friendships End Without a Breakup?

Some friendships explode; others erode. Some disappear through silence, while others remain alive online in this strange half-state where interaction continues, but real intimacy never returns...

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May 22, 2026
  • The Screen

    About Time: Why Growing Up is Something Even Superpowers Can’t Fix

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    You cannot perfect life without reshaping it. And growing up begins when you realise perfection is not the goal. And even superpowers can’t exempt you from becoming an adult...

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    When Was the Last Time You Were Truly Happy? Rethinking Happiness in Adulthood

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