Tension: We’re witnessing a generation reject the very aesthetic perfection that previous generations worked desperately to ...

Tension: We’ve rebranded detachment from reality as radical self-belief, transforming what was once recognized as denial into ...

Tension: We crave connection and information, yet the platforms designed to deliver both leave us feeling depleted ...

Tension: Companies claim to want authentic culture while simultaneously deploying technology that makes authentic ...

Tension: Meta’s aggressive deployment of AI across messaging platforms appears helpful, yet it consolidates control over ...

After three decades teaching English and working as a school guidance counsellor, Bernadette Donovan now channels classroom wisdom into essays on purposeful ageing and lifelong learning. She holds an ...

Tension: Those who dismiss others as “too sensitive” rarely examine their own emotional reactions to being challenged.

We are more visible than any generation in human history. And yet, the loneliness statistics continue to climb. We are seen ...

Tension: We’re caught between cultural demands for authenticity and the fear that honesty might wound those we ...

DMNews (Direct Message News) helps readers cut through the noise with clear, meaningful insights on mindset, relationships, digital life, and more. Every article is built around The Direct Message, ...

Bernadette writes about how our private narratives shape public messages – at work, at home, and online. Her pieces distill messy situations into simple scripts and choices you can actually use. She’s ...