We’ve all been there… where you’re lying awake at 2 am, replaying that awkward conversation and going over the things you maybe shouldn’t have said… Or perhaps your friend hasn’t texted you back—are they mad at you? Maybe your mom made that comment yet again. Or your coworker’s attitude is really starting to get to […]

Does it seem like those confident people you see just seem to become more confident as they go while the rest of us shrink further into our shells? It's frustrating, but really, confidence isn't something you're born with or magically develop over years. It's a skill you can fake until you make it. Whether you're […]

Self-esteem, in a nutshell, is your view and love for yourself – no matter the circumstance. Your opinion, overall sense of personal value and self worth may be low, high, or somewhere in between. While everyone has concerns about themselves, low self-esteem can leave you feeling insecure and unmotivated. But there are practical things you […]

There’s a quiet kind of exhaustion that creeps in when you’ve spent too long taking care of everyone but yourself. You tell yourself you’re fine… just a little tired, just busy, just doing what needs to be done. But somewhere in the mix of deadlines, relationships, and endless to-do lists, you stop hearing your own […]

We often tend to blame others for the dissatisfaction we feel in our lives. Other people don't do their job well, they don't respect our boundaries, they misunderstand us, and so on. But more often than not, many of our problems are caused due to the lack of proper boundaries with ourselves. Boundaries are an […]

In 1954, a kid peddled across the neighborhood on his bicycle in search of free food. There was an exhibition for black businesses and free candy, popcorn, and hot dogs were promised at the venue - so the young boy got in and stayed. But after getting what he came for, he left the exhibition […]

If you’re solely counting on others to make you feel loved and appreciated, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Of course it's wonderful to be affirmed by those close to you. However, if others are your primary means of feeling loved, you may find yourself feeling sad, angry, frustrated, and probably lonely. I used to […]

We all have an innate desire to experience genuine connections that make us feel safe, heard, and valued. Yet we often hesitate to open ourselves up, fearing we might get hurt because of past experiences. Still, the effort to move beyond the surface is always worth it. Deep connections have the power to transform our […]

Self-criticism is sneaky. It dresses up like motivation, whispering things like “You should’ve done more” or “Why can’t you get it right?” And at first, it might feel like it's pushing you forward. But eventually, it just wears you down. That mental heaviness you’re carrying? The constant second-guessing, guilt, and invisible pressure to be perfect? […]