The holidays can bring joy, grief, and stress all at once. Explore gentle ways to care for yourself, set boundaries, and reduce emotional overload. Therapist insights for a calmer, more compassionate holiday week.

Are you the emotional anchor for your family? Learn how to stop carrying everyone’s stress, set healthier limits, and find calm. There’s still time to join the free Holiday Peace Plan session on December 17.

Feeling drained by holiday expectations? Discover practical ways to protect your energy, set boundaries, and reduce anxiety this season. Sign up for my free Holiday Peace Plan session to stay grounded and supported.

Struggling with holiday stress? Learn why the season feels overwhelming and how to create a Holiday Peace Plan to protect your energy. Join my free one-hour session to make this year feel calmer and more manageable.

Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine it’s about noticing small moments of light, even when things are heavy. This post explores how to practice gratitude in a way that feels real, not forced, and how it can bring a little hope when life feels messy.

If you’ve second-guessed every decision lately, or found yourself asking everyone else what to do, you’re not broken, you’ve just learned to doubt your own voice. In this week’s post, I talk about what it really means to rebuild trust with yourself and how to start making choices that feel true to you.

Ever feel like everyone else has it figured out while you’re barely hanging on? You’re not alone. Most of us are just doing our best behind the scenes. This post dives into why we chase the illusion of “having it all together” and how learning to be real (not perfect) can actually help you feel more grounded and confident in your own story.

Caught in the “what ifs”? Explore why uncertainty triggers anxiety, how to stop overthinking, and simple ways to stay grounded when the future feels unclear.

Struggling to say no without guilt? Learn why boundaries are essential for healthy relationships and how to set them in a way that feels empowering, not selfish.

Notice tension, headaches, or fatigue when you’re stressed? Learn how stress affects the body, why you can’t just “think it away,” and how to calm your system for real relief.

Would you ever talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself? For many of us, self-criticism becomes the default voice in our heads. In this post, we’ll explore why we’re so hard on ourselves, how self-talk shapes our confidence, and practical ways to start replacing criticism with compassion.

Tired of hearing, “So… what’s next?” If you’re navigating big transitions, the pressure to have your whole life mapped out can feel overwhelming. In this post, I’ll unpack why this pressure hits so hard, the myth of the “perfect path,” and how to move forward without having all the answers.

Do you find yourself saying yes when you really want to say no? You’re not the only one. People-pleasing can leave you drained, resentful, and disconnected from your own needs. In this post, I’ll share why saying no feels so hard, how to reframe it as an act of self-respect, and simple scripts you can use to set boundaries without the guilt.

Ever catch yourself scrolling social media and suddenly feeling like your life just doesn’t measure up? You’re not alone. In this post, we’ll talk about why comparison is so easy to fall into online, how it impacts your self-esteem, and practical ways to step out of the trap so you can feel more grounded in your own life.

Ever find yourself lying in bed exhausted, but your mind just won’t quit? Racing thoughts, replaying the day, or worrying about tomorrow. It’s one of the most common struggles I hear about. In this post, I’ll share why anxiety loves to show up at night (and why you can’t just “turn it off”) along with practical tools to calm your mind so you can finally get the rest you need.

Ever feel exhausted before the day even starts? It might not be your body that’s tired. It’s your mind carrying an invisible weight. You’re not lazy, you’re overloaded.