Love is the deep “yes” your whole being feels toward someone or something. It is a lasting care that wants the other to exist, to be safe, and to grow – even when it’s not easy, even when you don’t get what you want in the moment.
Empathy is the ability to feel with someone, not just think about them. It is when you try to step into another person’s shoes and imagine what life feels like from their side, while still knowing you are you and they are them.
A sense of connection is the feeling that you are not alone—that you belong somewhere, and that your life touches other lives in a real way. It is the sense of “we” that sits alongside “I.”
The ego is the part of your mind that says “I.” It holds your picture of who you are, how you should act, and how others see you. It is not your whole self, but it has a big influence on your thoughts, feelings, and behaviour.
Happiness and joy are feelings of “yes” inside your body and mind. They are moments when life feels lighter, warmer, or more right, even if everything is not perfect.
Self‑regulation is your ability to notice what is happening inside you and then choose how to respond, instead of just reacting on impulse. It is how you steer your thoughts, feelings, and actions so you don’t get completely taken over by stress, anger, fear, or urges.
Childhood neglect is when a child’s basic needs for care, attention, and safety are not met over a long period of time. It is not just about big, obvious events; it is often about what doesn’t happen that should have happened.
Making means bringing something into existence that was not there before. It could be a drawing, a meal, a song, a plan, a tool, or even a new habit or way of thinking. When you make, you turn ideas, feelings, or needs into real things you can see, use, or share.
Care and Caring Care is the way we look after life—our own, other people’s, and the world we all share. It is made of attention, respect, and helpful action. Real care is not just a feeling; it is something you do. Caring for yourself Caring for yourself means treating your Read more
Habits are things you do over and over, often without thinking much about them. They can be helpful (like brushing your teeth) or unhelpful (like scrolling your phone late at night). Habits save your brain energy by turning repeated actions into automatic routines.
