When You’re Tired of Being Resilient
Resilience is one of those words we tend to use as a compliment. You’re so resilient. We say it to people who have survived terrible […]
When Your Nervous System Won’t Stop Scanning for Danger
In my last post, I wrote about how difficult it can be to stay present when the world itself feels uncertain. There is a lot […]
When the World Feels Like Too Much
Here in Austin, it’s late September and the heat. Just. Won’t. Go. Away. By now, most of us have had enough. Our nerves are fried. We want […]
Being Present
Being present is a concept most of us struggle with even understanding, let alone practicing. It sounds so simple that it can feel silly to […]
What Does It Mean to Be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP)?
“Why do I feel everything so deeply?” If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, you’re not alone. Many people move through life feeling overwhelmed by […]
When Life Changes in an Instant: Coping with Cancer, Loss, and Other Deep Challenges
There are moments in life that divide time into “before” and “after.” The phone call with a diagnosis. The loss of someone you love. The […]
What to Do When You’re Having a Hard Day
We all have them—those days. The ones where nothing seems to go right. Where the weight of responsibilities feels heavier than usual. Where your mind […]
Navigating Grief: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Begin Healing
Grief is one of the most universal human experiences — and one of the most misunderstood. Whether you’re grieving the loss of a loved one, […]
Understanding Therapy for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
If you’ve ever been told you’re “too sensitive” or that you “feel too much,” you might be what psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron calls a Highly […]
Today Be Loving to Your Partner
They may have said something that really pissed you off last night. Or you feel stuck in a boringroutine with each other where neither of […]