Ever notice how the pressure you put on your body shows up in your work… and the pressure you put on your work shows up in your body? This month, I’m sharing the story of how I tried to earn my worth through discipline and perfection — and what finally shifted when I stopped treating myself like a project and started building a different kind of relationship with myself.

Most resolutions fizzle out before February — not because we fail, but because we start from pressure instead of purpose. This January, try something different: reflect on what you’ve learned, set heart-centered intentions, and recommit to yourself with compassion.

We all carry “rules” about stress—keep going, push through, don’t complain. Some came from our parents, teachers, bosses, or even our own inner critic. They worked in the world we first learned them: school, early jobs, where effort was measurable and mistakes were punished. But life today moves faster, demands more, and throws curveballs we weren’t taught to handle. Following those old rules often leaves us burned out, exhausted, and blaming ourselves. It doesn’t have to be

This article is filled with tools, strategies, and a step by step plan to get you started with your stress management journey.

Feeling holiday stress before the first bite of pie? 🥧 Learn how to protect your energy, set intentions, and stay grounded so you can actually enjoy this season — without the overwhelm.

For years I resisted the changing seasons — and the changes in my life. Now I’ve learned to flow with them, finding rest in winter, renewal in spring, joy in summer, and ease in fall.