Tag: emotional regulation

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When you want more, but a part of you doesn’t feel safe yet

You want more from your life. More love, intimacy, support, more space for your work to grow and be recognized.

But what usually happens somewhere along the way is that the wanting slowly turns into pressure and panic.

Suddenly the same woman who felt inspired a week ago is lying on the couch exhausted, avoiding messages, doubting herself, procrastinating, or wanting to disappear somewhere where she doesn’t have to face life for a while.

One of the most common things I see in capable women is this cycle of expansion (you can envision, feel, almost touch what you want) followed by collapse. … Continue readingWhen you want more, but a part of you doesn’t feel safe yet

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Mindset Can Open the Door, But Your Body Decides Whether You Walk Through

There are some things you simply cannot “think” your way into.

You can journal about them, affirm them, make vision boards about them…
A different kind of partner.
Being truly seen in your work.
Letting yourself receive healthy love and support.

And yet — you might notice your life circling back to the same patterns.
Same type of emotionally unavailable person.
Same role at work where you’re the dependable one, but not the visible one.
Same feeling of “I know better… but I’m still choosing the same.” … Continue readingMindset Can Open the Door, But Your Body Decides Whether You Walk Through

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From Feeling Restless in Relationship to Feeling Settled and Safe

There’s a quiet moment most high-achieving women know too well.

The inbox is cleared. The to-do list has more checkmarks than blank lines. Everything looks calm on the outside — yet underneath, there’s a feeling of unease.

A voice inside says: “I should be doing more.” … Continue readingFrom Feeling Restless in Relationship to Feeling Settled and Safe