Category: Mental Patterns & Personal Change

These articles explore the invisible emotional and cognitive patterns that shape how we think, feel, and behave — and how to disrupt, rewire, and recondition them.

The Importance of Self-Care in Depression and How to Practise Self-Care

Depression is a serious, complex and multifactorial condition that affects millions of people globally. The symptoms can vary…

ByByShiftGritApr 10, 2023

Mental Health Openness and Self-Care Ideas

A recent wellness study published in the Community Mental Health Journal found that young adults who share their…

ByByShiftGritFeb 1, 2023

Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder and Its Symptoms

Picture this: A 35-year-old man visits a doctor because of chronic throat pain for the last year. The…

ByByShiftGritDec 22, 2022

5 science-backed ways to optimize your mental health

While there is no substitute for therapy and treatment for mental health conditions, there are lifestyle changes, happiness…

ByByShiftGritNov 21, 2022

The Overfunctioning Trap: When Productivity Is Just Burnout in Disguise

Overfunctioning is burnout that wears a cape. It hides in productivity, perfectionism, and control—and convinces you you’re thriving,…

ByByShiftGritMay 5, 2025

Why Self-Care Doesn’t Work When You’re Burned Out

Many high performers are running on empty, overfunctioning to meet impossible expectations — and calling it success. This…

ByByShiftGritMay 4, 2025