Thought Catalog Magazine Issue 04

This issue is a testament to that ongoing commitment, and as summer turns to autumn, Brianna Wiest offers insights on reinvigorating our self-esteem and building an inner confidence that will light our way forward even as the days get darker. We explore a variety of mental health trends and our editors present the most popular prose and poetry writing published on TikTok this summer, including:

Self-Confidence Is Not Found, It’s Built—An exploration of the inner journey towards self-assuredness and the realization that true confidence is a product of personal growth.

Stole Your Man or Woman: Mate Poaching is Related To Psychopathic Traits, Research Finds—Delving into a dark intersection of psychology and relationships where complex and often toxic motives lurk behind certain behaviors.

TikTok Helped Bring Rise To The Weaponization Of ‘Therapy Speak’—A thought-provoking analysis of how social media trends can influence the way we communicate and perceive mental health discourse.

How To Manifest More Money This Month, According To Your Zodiac Sign—A unique take on manifestation, aligning individual financial goals with astrological insights.

Seek Discomfort—A call to embrace challenges and push boundaries, reminding us that growth often emerges from stepping outside our comfort zones.

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