Self-Talk

Success used to feel like a checklist—move out by a certain age, land a good job, hit all the milestones that supposedly prove you’re “on track.” And if you haven’t? Cue the spiral of self-doubt. For a long time, I measured my worth by how closely my life resembled these external benchmarks, and to be…

I used to think resilience meant being unshaken—pushing through tough moments without letting them get to me. I believed that if I felt fear, sadness, or doubt, I was failing at being strong. But I’ve come to realize that resilience isn’t about being fearless—it’s about moving forward with fear. It turns out, bravery often feels…

Starting over can feel overwhelming—trust me, I get it. It’s not just about a new beginning; it’s about letting go of what wasn’t working, learning from it, and deciding how to move forward. And that’s exactly where I find myself now, with this blog. For a few years, this space was my home for ideas…