I recently had a blog published on Tiny Buddha—a moment I felt quietly proud of. But that sense of pride quickly unraveled when I read a couple of negative comments under the post. My heart sank. A kind of panic set in. Oh no. I’ve annoyed these people. They’re mad at me. I’ve disappointed them….
You know that moment when you say “yes” before you even think—and immediately feel the knot in your stomach? That quiet tug that says, “I didn’t really want to do that.” That’s people pleasing. And it’s more than just being nice. It’s a deeply wired pattern, often learned young—praised for being easy, helpful, agreeable. Over…
Have you ever had a thought like, “I can’t do that, I’m not qualified enough,” or “If I say no, they’ll be upset with me”? If so—you’re not alone. We all carry invisible scripts in our minds. Some of them push us forward. But many quietly hold us back. These scripts are called beliefs—and the…
“I can’t get no sleep…” If you just heard those lyrics in your head — beat drop and all — then you, my friend, might be an old-school raver with a not-so-retro problem: insomnia. Whether it’s the pulsing bassline of overthinking, the late-night replay of conversations you wish went differently, or the sheer overwhelm of…
Let’s be honest—setting goals is easy, but achieving them? That’s where things get tricky. You start off motivated, full of excitement, maybe even armed with a shiny new planner. But then life happens. Work piles up, family responsibilities take over, and suddenly, that goal you were so excited about feels impossible to keep up with….
Ever feel like you’re stuck in quicksand while the rest of the world just keeps moving? That was me recently. I couldn’t bring myself to write my blog. I avoided the gym. I didn’t even want to ride my horse. And that’s saying something—because riding usually lights me up. But everything felt like a massive…
A Nervous Horse, a Tense Rider, and the Unexpected Path to Inner Calm A few years ago, I bought a truly lovely horse. She was sweet, beautiful, and… very excitable. The kind of horse that could go from grazing peacefully to full pirouette in a heartbeat. The thing is, she made me nervous. And as…
Family is at the heart of who we are. It’s where we find love, support, and connection—but let’s be real, it’s also where we experience misunderstandings, stress, and the occasional “who left the empty milk carton in the fridge?!” moment. Amid the busyness of daily life, it’s easy to take our loved ones for granted…
Ever felt completely drained, even when you’re doing everything ‘right’? I’ve always believed there’s a deep connection between the mind and body. Long before I had the words for it, I could feel it—how stress could turn into headaches, how anxiety could mess with my digestion, and how a good laugh could make me…
Ever feel like your workday is a marathon you didn’t sign up for? Deadlines loom, emails pile up, and your coffee cools before you can take a sip. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but positive affirmations for work can help. These simple, encouraging statements can boost your confidence, reduce stress, and help you thrive in…
