Trapped in Rituals, Not Just Neatness Every morning, Daniel’s routine looks deceptively ordinary: he checks the door lock before leaving for work. But what his colleagues don’t see is that he checks it again. And again. Sometimes twenty times before he can finally step outside. Friends joke that he’s “just a perfectionist,” the kind who
Imagine standing at the doorway of a networking event. Your heart races, palms sweat, and your mind spins with worries: “What if I say something wrong? What if they judge me?” For many, social interactions feel less like casual conversations and more like climbing a steep mountain. Social anxiety is not simply about being shy.
The Common Misconception: Counselling ≠ Casual Chit-Chat When people hear the word counselling, many imagine sitting in a quiet room, talking endlessly about feelings, and leaving with nothing more than temporary relief. In other words, they equate counselling with casual chit-chat — like venting to a friend over coffee. This misconception is widespread, and it’s