I recently listened to a podcast by Rob Dial about forgiveness – especially self-forgiveness – and it helped me understand something that many of us quietly struggle with: the difference between guilt and shame. Guilt is healthy and a very helpful human feeling that tells us, “I didn’t act in line with my values.”It nudges…
Many of us go to bed physically tired, but mentally wide awake.Our body is ready to rest, yet our mind keeps replaying unfinished tasks, reminders, and silent to-do lists. We fall asleep carrying the weight of the day – and often wake up already feeling behind. I recently heard Lewis Howes speak about the importance…
So many people feel stuck not because they don’t know what to do, but because of the state of mind they’re in when they try to do it.“I can’t lose weight.”“I’m not good enough for that job.”“I’m bad at relationships.” These aren’t facts – they’re stories we repeat until they feel true. I recently listened…
So often in life, we measure our days against what we wish were happening.Better timing. Better conditions. More clarity. More certainty. And when reality doesn’t match the plan, frustration quietly settles in. I recently listened to a conversation between Matt Hussey and Oliver Burkeman that offered a simple but powerful reframe. Matt compared life to…
We often ask ourselves a heavy question when it comes to relationships:Will this person make me happy? I recently listened to a conversation between Matt Hussey and Oliver Burkeman, and the answer to that question surprised me — in the best way. Oliver suggested that “Will they make me happy?” might actually be the wrong…
Today felt like one of those days.Work piling up, kids everywhere, someone getting sick, no one listening, evenings turning into chaos. That heavy feeling of overwhelm that sits in your chest and makes even small things feel impossible. While feeling this way, I listened to a podcast by Mel Robbins, and it genuinely helped me…
Many of us hesitate to ask for help.We worry about bothering others, hearing no, or feeling like we’re asking for too much. So we stay silent, struggle through, or phrase our requests in a way that feels heavy or apologetic. But there’s a surprisingly simple shift that can change everything. Instead of asking from a…
“Gratitude shifts attention from what’s missing to what’s present.” ― Jay SHetty When you practice gratitude, your mind stops chasing what’s missing and starts noticing what’s real.This shift creates calm, clarity, and a sense of sufficiency.Pause for a moment and acknowledge one thing you’re grateful for right now.
“You are what you cultivate when no one is watching.” ― Rob Dial Who you are is shaped by the small choices you make when no one is there to applaud them.Choose one quiet habit today that your future self will thank you for.
Radiant Rhymes based on the post “Triggers, reframed” When something makes my tummy tightAnd my feelings grow big, loud, and bright,I stop for a breath, I don’t run away,Big feelings are visitors — they don’t get to stay. If someone’s words make my heart go fast,I remember: this feeling will soon be past.I didn’t choose…