So as of today, I am 4 days into my 30th year. Gosh, the thought of turning 30 has been panic-inducing. How did time fly so fast? It felt like …
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“Why Am I So Hard On Myself?” Simple Right?
“Why am I so hard on myself?” Has this question plagued your mind too? Know that you’re certainly not alone. I think it’s human nature to feel insecure and question …
Dysregulated Nervous System? How To Start Calming Yourself
Without making this post too scientific, it’s important to understand how our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are all connected to a regulated or dysregulated nervous system. The more informed we …
How To Start Journaling? A Heartfelt Guide For Beginners
It can be hard to believe that this seemingly small task (paired with other practices) could have such a profound impact on a person’s healing and mental wellbeing in general. …
Breaking Generational Trauma: How To Overcome It And Heal
Before I started taking a good look at how I contributed to my own struggles, I was one of those people who laid blame on those close to me. I …
Self-Doubt: How To Have More Trust In Yourself
In the moments where you feel like you got this, self-doubt finds a way to creep in and derail you. It’s a sad yet scary feeling to never truly believe …
External Validation: How To Lessen Your Need To Please
Enjoying compliments, recognition, or appreciation isn’t wrong, not at all. It feels good to be seen. But if your whole sense of worth depends on external validation, then that can’t …
Finding Hope: Overcoming New Year’s Depression
New Years depression is real, and more common than you think. As we approach 2024, I’m reflecting back at the previous new years’. Gosh, I do feel sad. There Were …
What is CPTSD And How To Overcome It?
You may have heard of PTSD, but did you know it has a sibling? CPTSD (also known as Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). I had no idea another form of PTSD …
Kintsugi: How To Find Purpose And Beauty In Our Brokenness
So I came across ‘Kintsugi’ while I was going through my neurocycle, and I was fascinated. Kintsugi (meaning “to join with gold”) is a centuries-old Japanese art form of repairing …