Why Movies and Series Are My Go To Therapy

Hello everyone👋

We all have that one thing we turn to when life gets a bit too heavy, noisy, or overwhelming. For me, that escape has always been movies and TV series.

I’ve always considered myself a massive movie lover, but lately, I’ve realized it goes way deeper than just wanting to be entertained. After a long, draining day, there is nothing quite like dropping everything, hitting play, and just letting my head cool off. It’s like an instant mental reset button.

But beyond helping me forget my worries for a couple of hours, I’ve been thinking about how much films actually give back to us.

For one, movies are honestly the best teachers. Think about it through a two hour film, we get to travel to countries we’ve never been to, experience different cultures, and see how people live on the other side of the world. Some of the greatest life lessons I've learned about relationships, business, and human nature didn't come from a classroom they came from a brilliant script.

There is also this incredible spark of inspiration they give you. When you watch a character go through absolute chaos, refuse to give up, and come out stronger on the other side, it does something to your mindset. It gives you that little extra push of courage and confidence to face your own real life hurdles.

As time goes on, I've found myself becoming such a huge fan of Tyler Perry's series.There is just something about the way he writes his characters and storylines that hits home. His shows perfectly capture that balance of intense drama, life lessons, and resilience while still giving you those moments of pure comfort and entertainment when you need it most.

And honestly? It keeps our imagination alive. Life has a way of making us think strictly inside the box, but a creative film reminds us how to dream, think differently, and appreciate art.

some of my favourite memories involve sitting down with the people I love, sharing a bowl of snacks, laughing until our stomachs hurt, or having deep, late night debates about a plot twist. Movies just have this beautiful way of bringing us closer

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