I’d rather be ‘weird’ than basic — If anyone has ever described you as weird, extra, or too much, the chances are they meant that in a derogatory way. It is also highly likely that, if they felt the need to insult you, it’s because they were triggered. Perhaps they felt smaller in your presence because you…

Humans thrive on challenge and progression — Ever wonder why your seemingly sane friends suddenly choose to train for a marathon or learn a new language out of the blue? Why would anyone want to make their lives harder — right? Well no, and here’s the secret. Humans need to be chasing down a dream, pursuing a…

Finding my way as a multi-potentialite — When I was a kid, I dressed up in lots of different costumes, trying out different roles. Just like most other kids, I pretended to be a superhero, a pirate, a police officer, a vet, a princess, and anything else that the dressing-up box in my Grandma’s house inspired me…

You get one go at this life — We’ve all felt the fear of judgement, right? For me, it feels like a burning in my chest, and it generally comes with a huge, anxiety-induced adrenaline kick. Sound familiar? As a reformed people-pleaser, this was something I battled almost daily. I second-guessed even small decisions, from where to park…

2 minutes of motivation for this crazy world — Look, I know the world is bananas right now. I’m experiencing the cost of living crisis intensely, as are many of the people I work with. I also see the struggles that people face from unexpected adversity, like when a trauma knocks them off their feet. It’s all in a…

Learned patterns of thinking and feeling — If you’ve ever escaped from an abusive relationship, then that in itself is a massive achievement. However, if you are anything like me, then you will have caught yourself falling into similar traps, perhaps even multiple times. Even after I became conscious of myself making this mistake, it still took…

I didn’t have a breakdown, and I didn’t completely let go of hope. But a piece of my hope broke off and fell away. Its this damn economic situation we find ourselves in. I have never been great at earning money, but I have a least been rich in job…

It’s not a choice everyone can understand — For those who know what it’s like to live under the shadow of a toxic family member, or toxic family group, the choice I made is not so shocking. In fact, many people who do know what it’s like actually compliment me on my bold decision. However, at the other…

Health and happiness are worth more than anything else — Due to the fact that I work directly with Stroke patients in a therapeutic setting, I need to keep the details as vague as possible. All of us have the right to anonymity and privacy. But that’s fine, as the details are not what matter here. It’s the life lessons…