The Phrase Everyone Knows But Few Understand “Fake it till you make it.” We’ve all heard the phrase — from motivational speakers, successful entrepreneurs, or even friends who swear by it. It sounds simple, almost cliché, but beneath those six words lies a psychological truth that has shaped countless success stories. At its core, “fake …
The Rise of AI in the World of Creativity In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has stepped into nearly every field imaginable — from medicine and finance to art and storytelling. What began as a tool to assist humans has now become a competitor. AI-generated paintings sell for thousands, music created by algorithms tops streaming …
By Ifra Bilal – Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and currently a Clinical Intern. The Trap of Overthinking Have you ever caught yourself replaying a conversation, regretting a choice, or worrying endlessly about what might happen next? Overthinking is one of the biggest barriers to inner peace and productivity. While reflection can be …
By Ifra Bilal – Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and currently a Clinical Intern Why Letting Go Matters We all carry memories, experiences, and emotions from the past—some joyful, others painful. While happy moments can fuel us, unresolved pain often weighs us down. Holding onto anger, regrets, or heartbreak may feel like self-protection, …
By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and Clinical intern Why a Social Media Detox Matters From scrolling Instagram late at night to checking TikTok updates during work hours, social media has become woven into nearly every part of our lives. While it helps us stay connected, informed, and entertained, it also …
By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters, volunteer at Shafaah MediTour & MediTalk Connect, and Clinical intern Can We Really Stop Complaining? Complaining has become so ingrained in our daily conversations that most of us don’t even notice it. From traffic jams in Kuala Lumpur to long queues at the bank or …
By Ifra Bilal, Co-founder of 28COE, Founder of Go Daughters and Clinical intern Why Small Steps Matter More Than Big Leaps When most people think about success—whether in health, career, or personal growth—they imagine overnight transformation. But the truth is, sustainable change is rarely about giant leaps. It’s about consistency. The 1% Rule highlights how …
Rethinking Mental Health Beyond Labels For decades, the term mental illness has carried heavy stigma, often misunderstood as a weakness or flaw. But recent medical discussions have started to reframe how we view these conditions. Some experts describe certain mental illnesses as a “brain allergy”—a reaction of the brain to internal or external triggers, much …
A Poem About Memory, Ink, and the Heart of Creation The ink remembered my hands,long after the words forgot their way home.Each line trembled — soft, unsure,but alive with something real.I wrote not to be read,but to stay — to exist a little longerbetween silence and sound,between what I felt and what I could never …
Why Mental Illness Matters Today Mental illness is not just a medical label—it is a lived reality for millions of people worldwide, including Malaysia. From depression to anxiety, bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, these conditions affect how individuals think, feel, and live their daily lives. Yet, despite how common mental illness is, many families still treat …
