If you've spent years bottling up emotions, you may not know how to change. Opening to our feelings can feel overwhelming, even scary, if we have been pushing them down for a long time. We don't know what will happen if we remove the cork.

We might be afraid that if they are unleashed, they'll singe everything in their path, so it's safer to stuff them. Regardless of WHY you've bottled 'em up, know that you can learn to regulate your emotions for a happier and more balanced life.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Kindness is simple yet impactful. It doesn't require much effort but can have a profound impact on our lives. However, many of us have been raised to believe that being kind means saying "yes" to others, even at the expense of our own needs. The common saying, "It is more blessed to give than receive," reinforces this idea.

But what is true kindness? Generally, we don't distinguish between genuine kindness and people-pleasing. Yet, there is a significant difference.

Estimated reading: 5 minutes

Many years ago, I couldn’t sleep at night because of a runaway mind. Whether I was revolving thoughts, anxious about forgotten tasks left undone at work or just excited about creating something new—my mind was the Energizer Bunny on steroids!

Do you want to know what solved it for me?

Estimated reading: 7 minutes

We can all agree that anxiety is not a pleasant experience. Your anxiety might present as a constant internal dialogue of catastrophic thinking, imagining worst-case scenarios, or thinking through all the possible ways something could go wrong.

Or you might predominantly experience uncomfortable body sensations like nausea, muscle tension, or an elevated heart rate when you’re feeling anxious.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to feel and access your emotions, you just feel numb? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are past hurts or unresolved issues holding you back from living your best life?

I was once there. Anxiety and emotional blocks held my well-being hostage for years!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

It doesn’t matter what culture you come from—being a teenager isn’t easy. However, this developmental stage and the accompanying struggles can be especially true for younger girls growing up in a generation very different from previous ones.

Today, teenagers are constantly exposed to a never-ending barrage of media content that can quickly absorb much of their thinking. This exposure often leads to younger girls feeling like they need to live up to unrealistic expectations of beauty standards or societal norms that don’t align with their values.

Estimated reading: 4 minutes

Procrastination is a common struggle that affects scores of people. It hinders productivity, effectiveness, and even personal growth. It kept me stuck for years; I only beat procrastination at its own game after discovering why I procrastinated.

Understanding the different types of procrastination helps to develop strategies to overcome it. Here are real-life examples and practical solutions to empower you to eliminate procrastination more effectively.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Are you triggered by seemingly little things? Do you think you're too emotional? Or are you unhappy or overwhelmed with life's demands, rarely having time for yourself? How's your self-care... nonexistent? Maybe you're tired of being overweight, and self-loathing clouds your joy and positive self-esteem. If you answered yes to even one of these questions, your internal boundaries may need flexing.

A powerful yet often overlooked EQ skill is setting internal boundaries for ourselves.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, struggling to understand and manage them? Or have you felt you’ve lost touch with who you are?

Journaling is a simple practice that can help you get in touch with yourself while significantly improving your emotional awareness and well-being. It’s a powerful tool that can lead to personal growth, improved emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of yourself.

Estimated reading: 6 minutes

You've probably heard about the well-known marshmallow experiment by now, a study showing the power of delaying gratification and its link to success.

However, instant gratification is increasingly a central part of our daily lives from the immediate pleasure of online gaming, gambling, and shopping to surfing social media and playing games on a zillion apps. There is a plethora of choices and gratification everywhere! Like it or not, tech addiction is a real thing—and it does NOT build delayed gratification!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes... much longer to master 😎