its ALL they talk about

I’m sure you folks know:

People on the internet can be super annoying.

Especially with buzzwords like therapy, healing, and trauma.

Spend any amount of time online, and you get bombarded with therapy speak and healing talk.

I do my best NOT to fall into this category when sharing mental health tips.

Because, I understand how annoying (and ineffective) it is.

Do you know those people who are always working on themselves?

They’re always coming from a healing meetup or wellness retreat & all they talk about is:

Microdosing, Sound baths, Fasting, etc.

Yikes…

Don’t get me wrong, that used to be me, & and I like ^ practices

But after working in mental health for close to a decade, I’ve realized:

Most people are obsessed with healing and wellness as a way to subconsciously compensate for their feelings of inferiority.

Here’s the truth:

You can get stuck “fixing” yourself so often that you don’t even realize you’ve built a broken identity.

There ARE traumas that you can heal permanently (and at once).

I know this because I’ve done it myself & I’ve worked with 100+ people in the space.

But, that is the exception, not the norm.

Allow me to let you off the hook:

Stop focusing on healing.

Start focusing on hygiene.

Instead of striving for radical healing, start small with regular practices that keep you steady.

This approach removes the pressure of needing to heal now.

The irony? This shift will actually get you closer to the results you desire.

What you really need are hygienic habits to support your mental and physical well-being.

No big revelations, no weekly deep dives into your psyche (maybe just a check-in once a quarter). Just a consistent, sustainable practice.

And the crazy part? Once you stop looking for problems, you stop looking for perfection.

Then, the idea of feeling whole won’t feel so far off.

This hygiene approach can do more for your peace of mind than years of obsessive self-improvement ever could:

• Weekly Integration – Taking a few moments each Sunday to reflect and acknowledge what’s working or not working.

• Somatic Practice – No overthinking, no mental energy needed. Just a reset to feel grounded.

• Rest Rituals – Carving out time to read, play sports, get in nature, or practice stillness. Simple, yet powerful.

• Spiritual Cleanse – No social media, time for intentional boredom and contemplation.

Try it out:

Shift from “healing” to “hygiene.”

See how it feels to be gentle & focus on balance instead of perfection.

Let me know how it goes.

With love,

Brian Maierhofer

Professional Human