What Have I Become?!
I haven’t been feeling like myself lately. A lot has changed for me, including leaving my career, starting a new company, and moving to a different state. Each of these changes requires time to adjust and can be overwhelming. But they’re happening simultaneously with the rest of life’s challenges: growing older, experiencing body changes, adjusting […]
You’re Not Helping!
Have you ever thought, “I wish someone could stop you from doing the behavior that you keep complaining about”? Watching someone you love make the same mistake over and over again can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it’s getting into bad relationships, treating their body harshly, or beating themselves up needlessly, it’s hard to see people […]
Confronting Unwanted Feelings
What happens when you’re confronted with feelings you don’t want to have? For a long time, I made a habit of pushing them down. They felt ugly, and I wanted them hidden, not just from everyone else but from myself as well. I didn’t want to be the kind of person who felt loneliness, anger, […]
It Wasn’t Me: When Your Behavior Surprises You
Have you ever surprised yourself with your reaction to something? It can be a confusing feeling when our response doesn’t match who we think we are. For example, if you consider yourself a calm person but find yourself yelling in a situation, there’s a disconnect to explore. This happens because our behavior isn’t always a […]
What Self-Acceptance Really Means (and Why It Matters)
Some people misunderstand self-acceptance. They might worry it means settling for who you are and giving up on becoming better. Others might fear it’s an excuse for bad behavior, thinking “if I accept myself as a monster, then everyone has to deal with it.” The truth is, self-acceptance is more about understanding yourself in this […]
If It’s Hysterical, It’s historical – Why We Lose Our Minds
You’re on hold for the 20th minute with customer service, the internet has been down all morning, and now your boss emails you about a looming deadline. Suddenly, you find yourself yelling at the polite customer service rep on the other end of the line. “It’s not like me to blow up like that!” you […]
