Tag: Self-Compassion
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Burnout is often described as exhaustion.As overwhelm.As stress that went too far. But there is another layer that rarely gets named — and yet weighs just as heavily. Shame. The shame of not coping.The shame of needing rest.The shame of slowing down in a world that keeps speeding up. Many people who experience burnout don’t…
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Some days just don’t go the way you planned.The coffee spills. The inbox fills faster than you can empty it. You forget what you meant to say, or say too much. The calm you promised yourself in the morning slips quietly out the back door before noon. It’s okay. The truth is, slow living isn’t…
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(and Why That’s Okay) If you’ve ever opened an old journal and instantly closed it again — heart racing, stomach tightening — you’re not alone.Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “Why can’t I read this?” or even, “What’s wrong with me?” Everywhere you look, journaling is praised as the ultimate self-care tool.Therapists recommend it. Wellness blogs swear…
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Understanding the Roots of Self-Doubt in Women Self-doubt is something we all experience, but for many women, it feels like a constant hum in the background. From an early age, people encourage us to be agreeable and accommodating—praised for being “nice.” Boys showing the same confidence often get celebrated as “leaders.” Over time, this teaches…
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Guilt is one of those feelings that rarely travels alone. It comes with stories, with expectations, with invisible rules we never agreed to but still try to follow. Many women carry guilt as a constant undercurrent: for not doing enough, for not being enough, for choosing themselves. This guilt can creep in when we rest.…
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I remember a morning on the road when the map looked more like a question mark than a plan. The evening before, I had pulled into a quiet patch of pine forest. There was no cell service, no signal—just the hum of the wind and the occasional crackle of pinecones under paw (my dogs, always…
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Some days, it feels like the world is moving faster than I can follow.Everyone’s building, launching, planning, sharing.And I’m… pausing. Reflecting. Starting slowly. Sometimes, not starting at all. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind — like you missed a memo, or forgot how to “keep up” — this post is for you.And let…