Why the Universe Conspires to Help the Hopeful
I need to be honest upfront: I don’t actually think the universe is some conscious entity plotting to help hopeful […]
I Wish I Could Give Myself a Hug
I had this thought yesterday while sitting in my car after a really long day, and it just… hit me.
Why Your Brain Believes Your Imagination?
This is going to sound completely backwards, but your brain is kind of an idiot. Not in a mean way.
How Your Body Creates Emotions Before Your Mind Knows What’s Happening
The split-second biological process that shapes how you feel—and why understanding it changes everything. When Your Heart Knows First My
Why All Emotions Are Valid (Even the Uncomfortable Ones)
Including the ones you’ve been taught to hide, fix, or apologize for having. The List I Used to Keep I
The Difference Between Emotions, Feelings, and Moods
The Birthday Party Mix-Up Little Jamie was having the worst birthday ever. Or was it the best? She couldn’t tell
What Emotions Actually Are (And Why Your Brain Creates Them)
The Woman Who Couldn’t Feel Scared Let me tell you about Sarah. She had something wrong with her brain that
A Letter to My Future Self
Hey there, future me. I’m writing this on a Tuesday afternoon. I’m sitting at my kitchen table with a cup
How to Develop Inner Confidence (Even When You’re Doubting Everything)
Last Tuesday, I sat in a meeting room full of people who thought I knew what I was talking about.
Self-Compassion vs. Self-Esteem: What You Really Need
Why the thing we’ve been told to build for decades actually makes us more anxious, and what actually works instead