There’s a specific kind of ache that comes from not being able to trust yourself. Not in the dramatic, “I’ve hit rock bottom” kind of way. But in the quiet moments—when you make a promise to yourself… and don’t keep it. When you say, “I’ll rest,” and don’t. When you say, “Next time I’ll speak […]
It’s a simple question—but not always an easy one to answer: Where in your life do you feel truly safe to be yourself? Not tolerated. Not “accepted as long as you stay agreeable.” Not just included. But safe. Safe to speak up. Safe to rest. Safe to not have it all together. Safe to tell […]
Why Support Isn’t Just Nice to Have – It’s What Makes Courage Possible We often talk about self-belief like it’s something you build in isolation. Just try harder, think more positively, do the work. And yes, there’s effort involved. But what’s often missing from that picture is belonging: feeling truly supported, seen, and accepted by […]
There’s a quiet kind of burnout that creeps in slowly, one boundary-less day at a time.It doesn’t always come from major life events or overwhelming trauma.Sometimes, it comes from saying “yes” when we’re tired.From taking on just one more thing, because we feel like we should. From holding everything together so well on the outside […]
Why You Overdo, Overthink, and Overextend—Even When You’re Tired of It There’s a kind of tired that no amount of sleep can fix. It’s the exhaustion that comes from constantly trying to prove you’re enough – by being helpful, agreeable, accommodating, or successful. It’s the burnout that creeps in when you say yes out of […]
I know. It’s so frustrating. You keep drawing the same type of person to you. The ones who are self-absorbed, immature or too controlling. But why? Well, it’s no accident, and the key is getting super honest with yourself in a loving way, and to focus on having a healthier relationship with yourself first. We […]
As I have been talking about, your early experiences shaped your experience and views of conflict. Remember you were little and your parents were big. Maybe there was yelling, hurt and anger. Maybe even abusive behavior. So here are three common reasons you may struggle to approach conflict in healthy ways. You felt the fear […]
I know I know, a heavy title but it’s such an important topic. Shame is rarely talked about – because – well – it feels shaming to talk about shaming. And it’s SO Personal and SO vulnerable! So the vicious cycle goes…we feel shame, we shame ourselves, and then we keep that out of the […]
Welcome to Episode five where we talk about taking responsibility for your dream of who you want to be. Owning it matters when it comes to making sustained changes.
Welcome to episode four of the Ownit! Powercast where we get into bridging the gap between where you see yourself now and where you want to be!
