Why Do I Feel Responsible for Everyone Else’s Feelings? Do you often find yourself worrying about how other people feel? Perhaps you feel guilty when someone is upset, even when it has nothing to do with you. Maybe you find yourself trying to fix problems, avoid conflict, or make everyone Read more…
The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One Many people become known as “the strong one.” They are the person others turn to during difficult times. The reliable friend. The dependable partner. The colleague who always steps in when something needs to be done. From the outside, they often Read more…
Why Rest Feels Difficult for High Achievers For many high achieers, rest does not feel restful. Even during time off, the mind may continue racing with thoughts about work, responsibilities, goals or unfinished tasks. Slowing down can feel uncomfortable, unfamiliar or even guilt-inducing. Many people assume rest should come naturally. Read more…
Emotional Exhaustion vs Depression: What’s the Difference? Feeling mentally and emotionally drained has become increasingly common, especially when life feels overwhelming or stressful for long periods of time. Many people begin to wonder: Am I emotionally exhausted, or could this be depression? While emotional exhaustion and depression can share similarities, Read more…
People-Pleasing and Burnout: The Hidden Connection If you’re the person everyone relies on, the one who always says yes, keeps the peace, and puts other people first, you may look like you’re coping well from the outside. But underneath, the constant pressure to meet everyone else’s needs can become exhausting. Read more…
Burnout in High Achievers: Early Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore From the outside, high achievers often appear successful, capable and in control. They are reliable, driven and used to handling pressure. Yet internally, many high achievers experience something very different. Persistent stress.Mental exhaustion.Difficulty switching off.A sense that no matter how much Read more…
Parenting is one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it’s also one of the most stressful. Between work, household responsibilities, and the constant demands of your children, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or even guilty about not doing “enough.” If you’re feeling this way, know that you are not Read more…
It’s been a while since I’ve written a blog and since I’ve had my newly revamped website, Covid19 has come to our doorsteps and decided to stay. Managing a business with two small children has definitely been challenging so I’m going to share my top 10 tips for Mental Health Read more…
Comfort zonenouna situation where one feels safe or at ease.a settled method of working that requires little effort and yields only barely acceptable results. In our comfort zone, can we grow? The definition suggests it might not be possible. To officially grow we might need to step outside of our Read more…
selfishadjective(of a person, action, or motive) lacking consideration for other people; concerned chiefly with one’s own personal profit or pleasure. When people talk about the word ‘selfish’, they usually mean it in a negative way. Selfishness isn’t seen as a desirable trait, while people that put others needs before themselves, Read more…