I’ve learned that asking for a mental health day can feel oddly vulnerable — like you’re admitting you’re not managing, or that you’re less committed than your colleagues. I want to reassure you: taking care of your mental health is a...
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I remember the first time panic hit me so fast my hands went numb and my thoughts felt like they were sprinting down a dark tunnel. I felt helpless, like my body had betrayed me. Since then, I’ve learned breathing techniques that calm the nervous...
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I’ve had conversations with readers, friends and clients who worry: “Is this burnout, or could it be depression?” It’s a heavy, confusing space to be in—symptoms overlap, life is messy, and getting the right support can feel overwhelming....
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I used to think setting boundaries with family meant choosing between being "loving" and being "selfish." Over time I learned it’s possible to hold both care and limits at the same time — and that boundaries actually help relationships by making...
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