You finally speak up about something you need. You feel proud of an accomplishment. You stop apologizing for having an opinion. Then a familiar worry appears: Am I being selfish? Does this make me narcissistic? How can one tell if behavior is narcissism or self-confidence?
If you have spent years … Read the rest
Continue readingYou just did something kind. Or brilliant. Or brave. And someone notices.
They offer you a warm, genuine compliment—and your insides twist. You smile politely, maybe laugh it off. You change the subject. You deflect.
If you’ve ever wondered why praise feels so uncomfortable or why it’s hard to accept … Read the rest
Continue readingYou cry too easily. You’re too sensitive. Too dramatic. Too quiet. Too loud. Too needy. Too distant.
And somehow — also not smart enough. Not successful enough. Not chill enough. Not lovable enough. Not enough.
Sound familiar?
If you’ve ever carried the confusing ache of feeling like you’re simultaneously too … Read the rest
Continue readingLet’s pause here together.
Because, chances are, if you’re reading this, some tender part of you is longing for something it may have never fully received: unconditional love—from yourself.
And that makes so much sense.
We grow up in systems that praise perfection, performative positivity, and people-pleasing. We internalize … Read the rest
Continue readingBy Katherine Jewett, LMFT
Ever notice that voice in your head that sounds suspiciously like Regina George from Mean Girls or maybe Professor Snape from Harry Potter? Meet your inner critic—the uninvited guest at your mental party who constantly whispers things like, “You’re going to embarrass yourself,” or … Read the rest
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by Katherine Jewett, LMFT
Ever spent 20 minutes choosing a font for an email or rearranging the cups in your cabinet until they’re just right? 🙋 You’re not alone. Many of us proudly call ourselves “perfectionists,” often with a nervous laugh. We might even trot it out as … Read the rest
Continue readingLife can sometimes feel like a never-ending cycle of routine, responsibilities, and emotional challenges. When we become so consumed by our roles—be it as a parent, partner, or professional—we may lose touch with the parts of ourselves that once brought us joy and fulfillment. This can lead to feelings of … Read the rest
Continue readingLife is a sequence of fleeting moments; sometimes, we forget just how magical and unique our presence on this vast cosmic stage is.
Today, we delve into a fascinating statistic: the probability of you, yes, YOU, being alive is 1 in 400 quadrillion.
Let’s unwrap this staggering number … Read the rest
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