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Choosing in the Fog: Values Over Certainty
It’s a confusing time to be human. The pace of change, the noise, the constant stream of decisions can all leave life feeling uncertain and hard to read. When the road ahead is hazy, the mind’s first instinct is to wait for the fog to lift. Then I’ll decide. Then I’ll know. Then I’ll act. But clarity rarely arrives on command. Sometimes the map stays blurry for a while, and waiting for perfect visibility only keeps us standing still. Sometimes the way forward isn’t clear, b

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Nov 212 min read


When the Mind Won't Switch Off
We all know that mental churn: replaying conversations, rehearsing scenarios, or getting stuck in “what-ifs.” Overthinking can feel protective or purposeful, yet more often it leaves us tangled, depleted, and weary. Why We Overthink Our mind is wired to anticipate, analyse, and plan. That’s useful - until the cycle never ends. Overthinking shows up in ways like: Worrying about the future : “What if this goes wrong?” Rehashing the past : “Why did I say that?” Looping decisions

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Nov 112 min read


They’re Not Thinking About You as Much as You Think
The Spotlight Effect Each of us is the main character in our own story. The mistake is assuming we’re also the main character in everyone else’s. Have you ever walked into a room and felt like everyone was looking at you? Or replayed a comment you made, convinced the whole group must still be analysing it? Researchers call this the “spotlight effect,” our tendency to overestimate how much others notice us. A quick thought experiment Think about the last time you saw someone a

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Oct 282 min read


When Life Feels in Flux: Finding Your Anchor in Uncertain Times
Can you relate? You wake up one morning and realise the map you’ve been using no longer fits the terrain. The job that once defined you is changing faster than you can adapt. Technology is rewriting roles overnight. Even your own priorities feel different - less ambitious, maybe, or just harder to name. It’s not exactly a crisis, but there’s a hum of something : unease, restlessness, or the sense that life has quietly slipped out of focus. If you’ve been struggling with u

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Oct 142 min read


The Many Faces of Burnout
When people think of burnout, they often picture sheer exhaustion - too tired to keep going, too drained to care. That’s part of it, but...

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Oct 72 min read


When Worry Steals Your Peace (and How to Take It Back)
“I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” — Attributed to Mark Twain Is your mind a...

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Oct 32 min read


The Kind of Tired That Sleep Won't Fix
Are you the kind of tired that sleep won’t fix? It’s a different kind of exhaustion. Your body might not have done much, but you still...

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Sep 163 min read


Your Attention: A Precious (and Limited) Resource
In a world where your attention is constantly under siege, training it isn’t just a way to reduce stress — it’s a quiet act of rebellion.

Catherine - Everyday Clarity
Aug 193 min read
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