ESSAYS

Building Coherence

Staying intact when everything is begging you to dissociate.

Feb 18 • Erica Chidi

You Don’t Need Resolutions. You Need Resilience.

Abandon goal-setting for something steadier.

Jan 3 • Erica Chidi

The Holidays Can Be Insufferable

Here's how to flow through them. Especially if you're low or no contact with your family.

Nov 27, 2025 • Erica Chidi

The Liquid Office

The case for working while you bathe.

Oct 8, 2025 • Erica Chidi

Good, Fine, And Okay Are Not Feelings

The case for expanding your emotional vocabulary.

Aug 14, 2025 • Erica Chidi

You Can Start The Day Over At Any Time

I promise—this works.

Jul 16, 2025 • Erica Chidi

How To Adapt And Not Fall Apart Right Now

What growing up in post-apartheid South Africa taught me about resilience.

Jun 11, 2025 • Erica Chidi

You're Not PMSing—You're Luteal

This mindset shift will transform how you feel about your period.

Jun 4, 2025 • Erica Chidi

I'm not sure if I'll ever be satiated, but at least I know what I'm craving.

May 7, 2025 • Erica Chidi

Self-Care Has Failed Us

It's time for something…softer.

Apr 22, 2025 • Erica Chidi

What Happens When You Disappear?

On boundaries, silence, and what to expect from my Substack.

Apr 17, 2025 • Erica Chidi

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