You’re healing and growing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes or have moments of weakness.   What you do after that is what's important. Self-awareness is key to avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms. And no one can help you more than you can help yourself. When you recognize unhelpful thoughts and let them pass […]

  The practice of self-awareness involves learning about yourself. At first, it seems like an odd concept to grasp, doesn’t it? We’re used to learning about things foreign to us, but getting to know ourselves, our own minds, where we spend all our time – that’s a tough nut to crack. The fact remains that […]

Spring isn’t just about sweeping out dust bunnies and opening the windows. It’s a feeling. A reset. A quiet invitation to let go of what’s heavy and make room for what breathes life back in. While you’re busy clearing out closets and scrubbing forgotten corners, don’t forget the clutter you can’t see; the kind that […]

There was a time in my life when the word “no” felt like a betrayal. A letdown. A tiny rejection wrapped in guilt. If someone needed help, I was there. If an extra project came up at work? Sure, I’d take it on. Invitations, favors, last-minute commitments—I said yes to it all. Because saying no? […]

Have you ever encountered someone who left you feeling completely depleted? Maybe you had some energy before meeting that person, but during the conversation you literally felt your energy draining from you. Some people call those types of people energy vampires, because they have the tendency to drain every last ounce of your life force. […]

Relationships are so exciting, especially in the early stages when everything is new. We are in a phase where we are learning about ourselves and our partners. We're excited about what the relationship has in store for us, and in no way do we want to jinx that. We're willing to go the extra mile […]

Being kind is something we should all constantly strive for. Yet, people-pleasing takes this to a whole other level — one where you might end up feeling overly anxious, stressed, and emotionally spent.  People-pleasing isn’t just about being kind. Rather, it involves going out of your way to change what you say or how you […]

So, you’ve found yourself in a relationship with someone who’s avoidant. One minute, everything’s fine, and the next, they’re pulling away, maybe even ghosting you. If it feels like emotional whiplash, you’re not alone. Being with an avoidant partner can be confusing and frustrating, especially when you care deeply about them, but feel like you’re […]

From an early age, we are taught that too much of everything is very bad. But does that also refer to the ‘good things’? I am talking about positivity, empathy, and the like.  Well, many researchers and writers have established that too much positivity, otherwise known as toxic positivity, surely is not a good thing. […]