I had not yet made a phone call that I knew I needed to make, and I was giving myself a bit of a hard time about it. It wasn’t a crisis. It wasn’t urgent. It didn’t really affect anybody but me, but it mattered. It was important. And even though I know better, I…
Imagine what your life could look like if self-sabotage wasn’t standing in the way. No more endless procrastination, negative self-talk, or avoiding those tough conversations. Instead, you’re taking intentional actions, honoring your commitments to yourself, and creating space for the things that bring you true joy and fulfillment. Breaking free from self-sabotage isn’t just about…
Self-sabotage can feel like walking with a shadow—always lingering, pulling you back just as you try to move forward. It’s frustrating, isn’t it? The thing about shadows, though, is that they’re not inherently bad. They’re part of you, and when you shine a light on them, they lose their power. With the right tools and…
Part 2: The Space Between Interpretation and Reaction When the Mind Fills in the Blanks In Part 1, I shared what began as a simple social experiment: a deliberately crafted post observing public behavior—paired with a headline—to see whether people could separate the commentary from the content it appeared alongside. What unfolded wasn’t just…
Part 1: What Happens When Meaning Meets Identity Introduction: A Post, A Mirror, and an Unexpected Experiment My day started with a headline—followed quickly by two more. The first was a report from an online insurance agency stating that 44% of Tesla owners claimed their vehicles had been vandalized, presumably by opponents of Elon…
Let’s be honest—things feel loud right now. Headlines are emotionally charged. Social media is a swirl of strong opinions, assumptions, and outrage. And if we’re not careful, we can get pulled into that energy without even realizing it. So, here’s a question worth asking: What are you contributing to the conversation? Are you elevating it?…
You care about the world. You see yourself as an informed, principled, civic-minded, ethical person—a defender of truth, if you will. You stay engaged because you believe it’s not just a choice, but a duty. You’ve gathered information. You’ve considered the issues. You stand by your values. And when something feels wrong, you feel compelled…
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “Why do I keep doing this?” You know the behavior isn’t serving you. You see the consequences. It frustrates you. Every. Single. Time. And yet, you find yourself doing it again and again and again. That’s one of the frustrating things about self-sabotage. We know it doesn’t make sense.…
Have you ever set a goal, felt excited about it, and then found yourself doing everything except the thing that moves you forward? Or maybe you’ve noticed patterns in your life that seem to hold you back, like putting off important tasks or overcommitting to things you really don’t have time (or the inclination) to…