Emotional Distance as Protection From Vulnerability
Sometimes we keep people at arm’s length to avoid emotional pain. This article explores why emotional distance feels safer and how to gently build intimacy without losing safety.
The Anxiety of Feeling Like You Always Need to Be Happy
The pressure to maintain constant happiness creates emotional tension. This article explores why joy becomes a demand and how to allow full emotional range without self-judgment.
The Pressure to Find Your ‘Big Life Purpose’ 🌟
The quest for one grand life purpose often fuels anxiety. This article explores why purpose feels like a burden and how to find meaning without needing one perfect mission.
The Spiral of Self-Punishment After Small Mistakes 🌪️
Tiny missteps often trigger huge internal shame. This article explores why small mistakes spark harsh self-punishment and how to replace shame loops with compassionate flexibility.
Decision Paralysis When All Options Are Good
Sometimes too many good choices create decision paralysis. This article explores why abundance overwhelms the nervous system and how to confidently choose without perfection pressure.
Body & Energy
- The Burnout of Always Being ‘The Strong One’
- Weight Loss Changes Your Face: Ozempic Dilemma | Navigating Shame, Identity
- Chronic Fatigue and Nervous System Overload: Why Rest Doesn’t Always Help 🌿
- Deeper Layers of Self-Care for Your 20s to 40s: 21 Must Read Tips for Mental Wellness
- Tired But Wired: When Your Body’s Exhausted But Your Brain Won’t Shut Up
