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Signs Your Body Is Overstimulated and How to Cope
Sometimes I donโt notice that Iโm overstimulated right away. The signs and signals start out small. A flicker of tension behind my eyes. My shoulders tightening without my realizing. A low buzz of…
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Why Taking Time to Process Emotions Matters
The author expresses that silence often stems from an overwhelming rush of emotions rather than a lack of thoughts. They highlight the struggle of processing feelings and the importance of emotional safety in…
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Understanding AUDHD: Challenges and Strengths
Standing there, anxiously rubbing my hands together, I froze in silence. A million thoughts swirled in my mind, but I couldnโt translate them into words. Intense anxiety and sensory overload led me down…
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The Hidden Struggles Behind a High-Functioning Exterior
On the outside, I look like Iโm doing just fine. People often see me as capable, responsible, and put together. I show up every day, get things done, and smile when expected. But what most people…
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Harnessing Inner Wisdom: The Power of Intuition
Iโve always prided myself on being a deeply intuitive person. I observe everythingโsituations, people, the energy in a roomโwith a keen eye. I donโt overlook details, and I pick up on subtle changes…
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Mindful Living: Less Screen Time
If Iโm being honest, Iโve always had a hard time with staying off of social media. My phone is the first thing I reach for in the morning and the last thing I put…
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Understanding Personal Joy
Joy is something that I experience differently from others. For me, itโs an emotion that I donโt feel very often. Maybe itโs because of my negativity and self-doubt, or maybe itโs the constant brain fog,…
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Lifeโs Unexpected Twists: Lessons from a Late Bloomer
Growing up, I didnโt think I was that far off from societal standards in terms of achieving milestones. I mean, being a kid and all, your hopes and dreams are still intact, and you…
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Finding Peace in Letting Go of the Past
Iโve held on to so many things in my lifeโold friendships that faded mistakes I couldnโt forgive myself for, and situations I thought I could fix if I just tried harder. I used to…
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5 Things to Stop Saying Yes To for Self-Care
For a long time, the word โyesโ rolled off my tongue far too easily. It wasnโt because I wanted to do every single thing people asked of me, it was because I was too…
