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The Mental Energy Tax: Why We Overthink Instead of Act

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"The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step." - Lao Tzu

But what happens when we get stuck before that first step?

I've been observing a pattern in myself and the people around me. W...

It’s Not Too Late & The Restlessness We Feel

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So many of us carry two beliefs that keep us stuck: It’s too late for me and this restlessness means I’m doing something wrong.

But what if both of those beliefs are lies?

It’s Not Too Late
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The Japanese Safety Technique That Helps My Anxiety

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Have you ever felt completely disoriented in a familiar place? Like your brain just... forgot where you were?

Railroad workers in Japan figured out how to prevent this kind of dangerous confusion usi...

Why I Had to Relearn to Tie My Shoes as an Adult

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Sometimes the most embarrassing problems teach us the most important lessons.

For years, my shoes never stayed tied. I'd constantly be stopping to retie them, feeling frustrated and a little embarras...

What a Backwards Bike Taught Me About Neuroplasticity

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Have you ever thought you knew how to do something, only to discover your brain had other plans?

There's this fascinating video about a man who was given a bicycle with reverse steering - turn the ha...

Learning to Trust Your Gut: Two Unexpected Lessons

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We talk a lot about trusting our intuition, but what does that actually look like in real life? This week, I had two experiences that taught me our inner wisdom speaks in more languages than I rea

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How Boundaries Became My Superpower

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The Moment Everything Changed

I was 57 years old, standing outside the church, and I felt like I was 12 again.

I was there to support a childhood friend who had lost her husband. But I knew there wa...

The Complete Guide to Setting Boundaries That Actually Stick

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Have you ever set a boundary only to watch it crumble the moment someone pushed back? You're not alone. Setting boundaries is one of the most talked-about topics in personal development, yet most peop...

Breaking Free from the Drama Triangle: A Guide to Stopping the Blame Game

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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where everyone around you seemed to be the problem? Where you felt like a victim of circumstances, frustrated with the people who were "making your life

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