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Numb, Not Fine: The Struggle That Hides in High-Functioning People

High-functioning numbness is a silent struggle when you're doing everything right on the outside but feel disconnected inside. It's not laziness or failure; it’s your nervous system protecting you from burnout or unresolved emotions. Healing begins with awareness, gentle reconnection, and giving yourself permission to feel again slowly, softly, without shame. You deserve more than just surviving.

Mind & Machine

Anjali Gulati

Jul 154 min read

Man with a hand on his forehead, looking sad. Background has a bare tree and potted plant. Earth tones set a somber mood.

"I’m Tired of Healing. When Do I Get to Just Be Happy?"

“I’m tired of healing. When do I just get to be happy?” If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. Healing is meaningful—but it’s also tiring. This blog explores the quiet burnout of always working on yourself and reminds you that joy, rest, and simply living aren’t things you earn after healing—they’re part of it. You’re not behind if you need a break. Maybe today isn’t for fixing. Maybe today is for living.

Mind & Machine

Anjali Gulati

Jun 264 min read

Why Do Compliments Make Me Uncomfortable?

Ever feel awkward when someone compliments you? Like you want to smile but also hide? You’re not alone. This blog breaks down why compliments can feel uncomfortable — and how to get better at accepting them with grace. Backed by science and therapy tools, it’ll help you stop deflecting and start believing the good things people say about you. You’re not faking it — you’re growing into it

Mind & Machine

Anjali Gulati

Jun 65 min read

Two sad humans with hunched backs and suspectedly sad and tired

“Why Am I Always Tired?” – The Real Reason You're Exhausted

We’ve all said it — “I’m just tired.” But if that tiredness lingers no matter how much you sleep, it might be more than just physical exhaustion. This blog dives into the hidden layers of fatigue — emotional overload, trauma, decision fatigue, and burnout — and helps you decode what your body is really trying to say. You’re not lazy. You’re carrying more than you realize. Let this be your gentle invitation to rest, reconnect, and heal.

Anjali Gulati

May 244 min read

Illustration of a person sitting quietly, representing the hidden effects of small t trauma.

It Wasn’t ‘That Bad’—But It Still Hurt: Understanding Small-T Trauma

Small t trauma doesn’t always come from major life events. Sometimes, it’s the quiet accumulation of emotional neglect, unrealistic expectations, or feeling unseen. These subtle wounds shape how we think, feel, and connect—with others and ourselves. In this blog, we explore how to recognise, validate, and begin healing from the invisible weight of small t trauma.

Anjali Gulati

Apr 133 min read