Writer’s Scribbles: What Stayed With Me
Hello everyone! Ever since I was a kid, I’ve been fascinated by magazines—especially fashion magazines. But more than the glitz and glam, one section always caught my eye: the “Letter from the Editor.” Though we’re not a magazine, I, as Zensible’s Mental Health Content Writer, wanted to bring a similar personal touch to our space. In this blog, I’ll be sharing some of my thoughts, recent learnings, and reflections based on Mental Health and Psychology with all of you—my loyal readers. So stay tuned till the end! I hope you enjoy this little twist in our weekly blogs.
Recently, I read Lori Gottlieb’s “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone,” and one chapter from it truly stayed with me. As a trainee therapist, the protagonist wanted to have the “perfect” first session—but nothing went right . Instead, the client cried the entire time, the clock in the room was broken — hence she didn’t know when to end the session, and she barely got any case history. Yet, she did something powerful —she didn’t interrupt the session. But she simply gave the client space to be vulnerable. It reminded me that sometimes silence and presence can heal more than words ever could. So this is a reassurance to us future therapists, that, sometimes, we have to just let things be and unfold on its own.
One of my recent blog posts, “A Day in the Life of an Overthinking Brain,” was challenging to write. As someone who finds it hard to grasp the brain's anatomy, researching that topic was difficult. But as I wrote and fact-checked, I became completely immersed in the process. Because, I discovered a new way of learning: by simplifying complex information and sharing it with all of you. It's amazing how we can always find a new learning pattern. On another note, I've recently been struggling with a creative block. As a writer who loves to "think outside the box," this is a scary feeling. I've noticed the writing format in my last few blogs has become repetitive, and I wanted to be transparent about it. I assure you that I will put in the extra effort to make future blog posts as refreshing and insightful as before.
And on a more personal note, I realised something about coping mechanisms. Journaling is often suggested for better mental health, but it never truly worked for me. And that’s totally alright ? But what does, however, is art—painting, sketching, or simply creating something with my hands. Losing myself in colors and textures helps me feel grounded in ways words don’t. So if journaling doesn’t click with you either, maybe your healing moment lies in an art supply store, waiting to be discovered.
To wrap up this train of thought, I also had my first ever “mock therapy session” for a college assignment. And let me tell you—it was no easy task! Juggling note-taking while staying fully present with the client felt challenging, and on top of that, recording a 10-minute session was intimidating. Yet, once it was over, I felt a quiet excitement—I could actually see myself doing this for a living. Of course, it will take lots of practice, but the thought of growing into that role makes me look forward to the journey even more.
And that brings me to the end of this little note from me. I hope you enjoyed this new style of writing! If it resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts—drop us an email at hello@zensible.in. And until the next blog post, take care you lovely human beans and keep an eye out for those little ‘moments’ that stand out for you—they might just surprise you!
