Inner Sparkle Therapy Blog
A space for insights on mental well-being, resilience, and personal growth. As a cognitive therapist, I share practical strategies to navigate life’s challenges, improve relationships, and foster a balanced mind. Let’s explore the power of thought and transformation together!
The Illusion of Escaping Problems
Running away from your problems is a common coping mechanism, but it is not a healthy or effective one.
Moving Forward - A Therapist's Guide to Overcoming a Breakup
Breakups can be incredibly challenging and emotionally draining, here’s a therapist's guide to overcoming a breakup
Why you should befriend another expat?
After moving abroad many people find themselves in a situation where they hardly know locals. Should you feel guilty for not “blending in”?
Is it Time to Break Up?
Deciding to end a relationship is never an easy choice, but recognizing the signs that it may be time to break up can be empowering.
How to support children’s mental health while moving abroad?
Moving to a new country can be a stressful and challenging experience for children, especially if they have to leave behind their friends, family, and familiar environment.
The Pitfall of Comparison
No matter what you do and how well you will do it there will always be someone who has already done it faster and better, and created a funny TikTok about it.
The Booms and Busts of moving abroad
Moving to a new country can be an incredibly exciting adventure, but it also comes with its fair share of obstacles and difficulties.
Are you feeling the S.A.D?
Seasonal Affective Disorder can present real challenges during the darker months of the year, but it's important to remember that you are not alone.
Moving Abroad: 5 Ways to Deal with Homesickness
Homesickness is temporary and that you are not alone in feeling it.
From a routine to a habit
Tired of feeling stuck in your old routines and wanting to make a positive change in your life?
Moving Abroad: Thriving Together
Moving abroad together is an exciting and transformative experience
Understanding Procrastination
It is important to understand the underlying factors that contribute to procrastination. It is not just about being lazy or tired.
Moving Abroad: How to make friends?
Here are five tips on how to make new friends after moving abroad:
How to define your life values?
What is most important to you in life and how to align your actions with your core values.
MOVING ABROAD: Creating new habits
Routines can help you feel more organized, productive, and in control of your new environment.
Cultivating Self Compassion
There are many ways to practice self-compassion, but here are some of the most common and effective ones.
How to chuck away my social anxiety?
Social anxiety is one of the most common reasons why people seek out the help of a therapist.
Can you read this with ease: Clowns, Cockroaches, Balloons, Airplanes.
Sometimes it’s enough just to see one word and you get the heebyjeebiez going down your spine, your toes curl and palms sweat.