We’ve all had moments where we’ve let ourselves down. Times when we silenced our inner knowing, went against our values, or ignored what our body was trying to tell us. What often follows is self-judgment. But underneath that judgment is …
Tag: healing journey
Research Proves Benefits of Gratitude
Gratitude has roots in grace.The word comes from the Latin gratia—linked to kindness, beauty, and giving. And when I connect with gratitude, I feel that beauty on the inside. I soften. I become gentler with myself and with others. Gratitude …
The Power of Gratitude
I had an experience a month ago where I was feeling quite overwhelmed. I went for a walk in the bush and found that although I was in nature, my mind kept drifting back to the source of the anxiety. …
Signs Of Emotional Exhaustion
We’ve all been there—that place where we feel completely depleted. Nothing left to give to ourselves, let alone anyone else. Burnt out. Emotionally exhausted. When I reach that point, I’ve learned to pay close attention. It’s not just a bad …
Validation
So many of us grew up learning that love had to be earned by being “good,” quiet, helpful, or invisible.But true validation says: Have you ever experienced the healing power of being truly seen?
Deep Emotional Needs of the Avoidantly Attached
On the surface, avoidant behaviour can look like disinterest, withdrawal, or emotional distance.But underneath… it’s often a different story. Avoidantly attached people do have deep emotional needs—just like everyone else.They’ve just learned, often very early in life, that expressing those …
We Aren’t Responsible for Other People’s Emotions
You don’t get to hurt someone and walk away with clean hands.Love means repair.Love means care.Love means being a fierce protector of your partner’s heart, even when it’s hard. Especially when it’s hard. Let’s raise the standard for what emotional …
What Avoidants Really Need From You
While avoidantly attached individuals may appear self-sufficient and distant, they harbour deep emotional needs that they often find challenging to express. In this episode, Jen explores: Enjoy the episode – I loved writing and recording it!
How Does Healing The Past Help in the Present?
The past affects the present in many ways. It might be how you expect your partner to take out the garbage or how you expect to be responded to when you ask for help. There are lots of reasons that …