For years, I chased gold stars. Perfect grades, leadership roles, prestigious awards, and certificates – you name it, I wanted it. On paper, I was thriving. But Inside? Now that's a different story. The relentless pursuit of excellence became a breeding ground for anxiety, a silent saboteur whispering doubts and fears. Maybe you recognize this… Continue reading The Quiet Battles of Managing Anxiety as a High Achiever
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Allowing Problems…
This might sound cringey but see it as a Simple Reflection. Here’s the thing, I just got to understand that there’s a big difference between having a big problem and making a problem big. I’ve been there. Something small would go wrong, maybe I missed a deadline, ran short on money, or had a tough… Continue reading Allowing Problems…
When the Words Stop Coming
I miss writing. Earlier this year, I made a promise to myself to take blogging seriously, to show up consistently, to pour out thoughts and stories like I always used to. And for a while, I did. But by mid-May, something shifted. I stopped. Not because something bad happened. Not because life got too chaotic.… Continue reading When the Words Stop Coming
The Day I Finally Chose Me And Didn’t Apologize for It…
They say “self-care isn’t selfish”… But try telling that to a people-pleaser wrapped in a ‘nice girl’ robe, Serving smiles while silently screaming inside. Oh yes, I was that girl—Little Miss Available, Little Miss Understanding, Miss “don’t worry, I’m fine” …even when I was clearly one text away from a breakdown. Then one day, snap.… Continue reading The Day I Finally Chose Me And Didn’t Apologize for It…
Walking Away From Comfortable Chaos
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. — A Story of Release and Renewal ….. I mean, comfort is cute… until it starts choking you slowly and calling it “routine.” I once sat in the middle of what looked like peace from the outside, A stable space, calm conversations, morning check-ins, decent… Continue reading Walking Away From Comfortable Chaos
Everyday Nerves: What Actually Makes Me Nervous (And How I Cope Without Screaming)
What makes you nervous? Let’s be honest, when people say “you look so calm,” I laugh internally and externally (depending on how well I know them). Because if only they knew the mental gymnastics I perform every single time I’m about to do something new. Or be seen. Or speak. Or exist under pressure. Look,… Continue reading Everyday Nerves: What Actually Makes Me Nervous (And How I Cope Without Screaming)
Adapting to the Changes Brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic. StoryTime…
How have you adapted to the changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic? Well, I mean… at this point, I think we all deserve honorary PhDs in “Surviving Global Chaos 101.” Don't you agree? Seriously. If COVID-19 taught me anything, it’s that life can flip faster than pancakes on a hot Sunday morning and no… Continue reading Adapting to the Changes Brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic. StoryTime…
Strategies I Use to Cope with Negative Feelings.
What strategies do you use to cope with negative feelings? What can I say? Negative feelings? Huh…Oh, how these lowly uninvited guests just decided to show up at the most inconvenient times, like stress knocking at my door at 2 AM or frustration waltzing in when my to-do list is longer than a banking queue.… Continue reading Strategies I Use to Cope with Negative Feelings.
Why Are They The Ultimate Villains of Adulting…😌🫠
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? If I were to de-invent something, let me just say this upfront the person who invented alarm clocks clearly didn’t consider that some of us thrive on the illusion of having “just five more minutes.” I mean, seriously, why? Who thought it was a good idea… Continue reading Why Are They The Ultimate Villains of Adulting…😌🫠
Declutter Your Life: Because Who Needs Extra Baggage or Toxic Friends…
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? Oh, you see clutter is that uninvited guest that somehow sneaks into every corner of my life. and I’ll show you how shortly… If I had to list my clutter hotspots, I’d probably need a notebook, and oh wait those are cluttered too. Honestly, the thought of… Continue reading Declutter Your Life: Because Who Needs Extra Baggage or Toxic Friends…
