Category: midlife women
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Why Community Is Essential for Mental Health, Grief and Sustainable Performance

We are not designed to navigate stress, grief or growth alone. Yet many people attempt to manage their mental health in isolation, believing they should be able to cope independently. Community plays a vital role in mental wellbeing. Safe, supportive environments normalise struggle, reduce shame and create a sense of belonging. They remind us that…
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You Don’t Need More Confidence — You Need Mental Health Protection

Confidence advice is everywhere. We are told to believe in ourselves more, speak up louder and push through fear. For many women, especially those who are exhausted or grieving, this advice feels frustrating and inadequate. The problem is not confidence. The problem is capacity… and self-trust. When the nervous system is overloaded, confidence strategies fail.…