Category: Mind, Body & Soul
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I. AM. TIRED
There’s tired…and then there’s TIRED. I’m not talking about skipping a few hours of sleep or having a long day at work. I’m talking about the kind of tired that sinks into your bones. The kind that no nap can fix. The kind that feels like your soul is running on fumes, your brain is…
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“It’s Not What You Said, It’s How I Took It”
Let’s talk about feedback…the awkward cousin of praise and the not-so-fun sibling of growth. We all say we want it. We ask for it. But the truth? Most of us only want the feedback that feels like a warm hug and smells like a scented candle. The moment it feels like a slap or smells…
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2:46 AM – What’s Really Going On?
For the last five days, I’ve woken up at exactly 2:46 AM. Not 2:45. Not 2:47. Just…2:46. Like clockwork. No alarm, no noise, no dog barking (though that would make more sense). Just me, eyes open, brain spinning, body still. So what’s going on? I started Googling, because of course I did. You type in…
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Because we all need a 5am Blog Post
It’s midnight. I should be sleeping. But instead, my ADHD brain is in full-blown crisis-prep mode, battling an internal monologue that sounds like: “Did I respond to that email?” “What if I forget my talking points tomorrow?” “Why did Jeffrey Dahmer turn into a serial killer though?” “Did I finish the grant narrative for Florida?”…
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The Unseen Battle: Why High Achievers Are Struggling More Than You Think
Every day, we scroll past polished success stories—glowing LinkedIn updates, curated Instagram highlights, and motivational posts about resilience. We celebrate those who have “made it” and admire their grit. But here’s what most people don’t talk about: high achievers are often the ones struggling the most. They are the ones who overextend, overthink, and overcompensate.…
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My Today…
Wow, where do I begin? Today is just like any other day. I grapple with issues that many might consider insignificant. I harbor fears that most people will never comprehend. I carry regrets that linger constantly in the back of my mind. And I question my true purpose in this thing called life. But today,…
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Think Skinny
“I look in the mirror and all I see is a fat girl staring back at me!” This one sentence defines me best. I don’t see big blue eyes or the pretty smile everyone tells me they see. I don’t notice the perfect curls or even my “award-winning personality.” All I see is a fat…
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