As we settle into 2026, the world around us can feel overwhelming. Between constant news cycles, global uncertainties, and the ambient anxiety that seems to permeate our daily lives, it's easy to feel like everything is perpetually on fire. But here's something I've learned: when the world feels chaotic, having clear goals isn't just helpful, it's essential.
Read MoreBeing the eldest daughter comes with unique challenges. You're often the first to navigate family dynamics and take on responsibilities that weren't necessarily assigned to you. If you're an eldest daughter, you might recognize these patterns in your own life.
Read MoreSomething therapists hear often is “I don’t want to let my emotions take over and get the best of me”. You might have grown up in a family where emotions were not expressed or talked about so feelings like anxiety, sadness, anger, or shame can feel overwhelming, even intolerable. We naturally want to avoid them or fix them to make that discomfort go away. But if we learn to tolerate uncomfortable emotions, we are more likely to feel a sense of calmness and less self judgement.
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