Brighter Because Blog

This is where we explore being stuck. What it looks like, what causes it, and what tends to help. Nothing here is a magic solution. But there is a good chance something will be useful.

  • You’re Overthinking the Overthinking

    You’re Overthinking the Overthinking You spent valuable time thinking about what you want to do. You probably made some decisions or reached a conclusion. And now you’re thinking about how good that thinking was. You’re circling back around. You’re questioning things you were OK with yesterday. You’re finding new angles to worry about. At some…

  • You Had a Resolution. What Happened?

    So… How’s That Resolution Going? Ah, here we are. New Year’s Day is a distant memory, the celebratory fizz has gone flat, and the gym is suspiciously quieter. How’s that resolution treating you? Are you now effortlessly fluent in Mandarin, sculpted like a Greek statue, or halfway through your “52 books a year” challenge? Or……

  • What Is Self-Help?

    Ever typed “what is self-help?” into Google, half-expecting a life-changing revelation, only to be met with a confusing mix of guru-speak, motivational posters, and 500 variations of “believe in yourself”? You’re not alone. People search this question for different reasons. Maybe you’re wondering: If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. Let’s strip away…

  • Change How You See It

    Practical steps for mindset and perspective… Purpose This guide is for when you’re stuck in a spiral, catastrophising, or convinced that everything is awful and will probably stay that way forever. It’ll help you reframe what’s going on, so you can stop mentally drafting your resignation letter or planning your new life as a hermit….