Anneriek's Perspective

You've probably heard it before: "It takes 21 days to form a habit." Or maybe you've seen the slightly more generous version: "Give it 30 days, and it'll become automatic." It's advice that sounds scientific, feels achievable, and fits perfectly on a motivational Instagram post. There's just one problem: it's not true. What the Science Actually Says Recent research paints a much more realistic—and honestly, more compassionate—picture of how habits actually form. A comprehensi

What if you're not broken and don't need fixing? What if therapy isn't about "healing" but about growing INTO something more powerful? Let's talk about why this shift in language changes everything. As a therapist, I've noticed a pervasive word saturating social media feeds and self-help rhetoric: " healing ." While the intention is undoubtedly positive, it's a term I've grown a bit weary of. Not because I don't believe in recovery or finding peace, but because "healing" impl