Tag: Self-Compassion


  • From Self-Doubt to Self-Compassion

    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…

  • Why We Feel Guilty for Choosing Ourselves

    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.…

  • You Don’t Have to Have It All Figured Out

    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…

  • When You Feel Like You’re Falling Behind (You’re Not)

    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…