Fika Mental Health

Perfectionism is often praised in our culture. It’s dressed up as ambition, high standards, or a strong work ethic. But beneath that...

When we think of “mental strength,” we often picture someone who’s stoic, unshaken, and unfazed by pain. But here’s the truth: real...

Ever feel like you’re too much in relationships—or maybe not enough? Maybe you crave closeness, but also fear getting hurt. Or maybe you...

Trauma changes the brain and body, but healing is absolutely possible. If you’ve ever felt stuck, reactive, or like you’re “overreacting”...

Have you ever felt anxious, but couldn’t quite name why? Maybe your chest was tight, your stomach churned, or your jaw tensed—long before...

Let’s be real: it doesn’t matter how many free lunches, staff appreciation days, or wellness initiatives a workplace rolls out—if people...

When you start healing—whether from trauma, burnout, grief, or emotional wounds—it’s tempting to imagine progress as a steady upward...

You’ve checked all the boxes. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, you’re standing still, unsure of what comes next, and unsure how to even...

You might not even realize it, but your relationship with money has a voice. It whispers things like: “You should feel guilty for...

You’ve been holding back. You don’t want to come off as needy, dramatic, or “too much.” So instead of expressing what you really want or...

If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a nap, watching Netflix, or simply doing nothing , you’re not alone. Many of us have internalized a...

You’ve finally sat down to rest. There’s nothing urgent on your plate. You should  feel relaxed, but your chest is tight, your jaw is...

Have you ever caught yourself reacting more strongly than you “should” to something small—like someone cancelling plans or giving you...

You know that feeling—you’re going through the motions, doing “all the right things,” but something’s off. You’re unmotivated....

Being Hard on Yourself Isn’t Helping You push yourself. You hold yourself to high standards. You replay mistakes and call it “being...

Work Anxiety Is Real—and You’re Not Weak for Feeling It Whether it's the pressure to perform, the endless Slack notifications, or the...

What if one year could change the way we see ourselves, the way we show up in our relationships, and the way we move through the world? ...

In a culture that glorifies hustle and idolizes productivity, doing less can feel like failure. Many of us are so used to being busy that...

Making friends as a kid felt almost effortless—one minute you were on the same swing set, the next you were inseparable. But as an adult?...

Why Trauma Makes You Overthink Everything If you’ve ever replayed a conversation a hundred times in your head or struggled to make even...