How to Silence Your Inner Critic

How to Silence Your Inner Critic

You know that voice.The one that says you should’ve done better.That points out every flaw, replays every awkward moment, and whispers that you’re not enough. That voice has a name: your inner critic. It can sound like “motivation” at first—pushing you to work harder,...
The Cost of Delaying Joy

The Cost of Delaying Joy

Have you ever bought something you loved—a candle, a fancy notebook, a beautiful outfit—and then tucked it away for “a special occasion”? Or maybe you’ve held off on planning a celebration, taking a trip, or even allowing yourself to feel excited about something good…...
High-Functioning Mental Health Struggles

High-Functioning Mental Health Struggles

You answer your emails. You show up to work. You smile when you’re supposed to.You make the joke. Handle the crisis. Hit the deadline.From the outside, everything looks fine. But internally? You’re exhausted. Numb. Overstimulated. Disconnected. Dreading the next...
Healing Isn’t Linear

Healing Isn’t Linear

Let’s cut through the fluff: healing isn’t a straight line. You’ve probably heard that before, but what people don’t always say is that healing also isn’t always inspiring, transformative, or even particularly interesting. Sometimes, it’s just boring. It’s waking up...
Understanding Emotional hangovers

Understanding Emotional hangovers

You woke up groggy, unsettled, maybe even a little irritated—and yet, nothing “bad” has happened today. If anything, today is quiet. Normal. But something still feels off. Ever been there? Welcome to the emotional hangover. We often talk about hangovers in...