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Motivation Isn’t the Problem – Your Nervous System Might Be
We tend to think of motivation as a character trait. Something you either have or don’t. But motivation is deeply tied to the nervous system.

Anand Barkataki
Feb 193 min read


How to Know If It’s Time to Start Therapy This Year
Uncertainty about therapy isn’t a red flag. It’s part of the process. Here are some ways to decide if it's time for you to start therapy.

Anand Barkataki
Feb 183 min read


Heavy New Year: When the New Year Feels Heavy Instead of Hopeful
January is often supposed to feel like a reset. And yet, for many people, the first weeks of the New Year feel anything but hopeful.
If this resonates, you’re not alone. And you’re certainly not doing the New Year “wrong.”

Anand Barkataki
Jan 233 min read


Sick, Tired, and Emotionally Done: How Illness Impacts Mental Health
There’s a particular kind of low that shows up when you’re sick. A feeling of being emotionally done in a way that surprises you.
If this is where you are right now, know that there’s nothing is wrong with you.

Anand Barkataki
Jan 233 min read
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