Tag: unfoldyourjourney
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Sadfishing, Validation-Seeking & the Trap of Social Media Culture
Why Vulnerability Deserves a Safer Space We live in a time where sharing our lives online is normal, expected, even. From carefully curated highlights to raw, tearful stories, social media is a digital diary for millions. But somewhere in this space between authenticity and attention, a new phenomenon has emerged; the sadfishing social trend. It’s…
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What Does a Life Coach Do? Teacher & Self Development
A Life Coach’s Perspective on Listening, Leading, and Learning Together. We’ve all had teachers in life, some in classrooms, some in quiet moments, some on horseback, and others disguised as challenges. But what really makes someone a great teacher and what does a life coach do? Is it knowledge? Experience? A degree? While things things…
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Cozymaxxing: Self Development Through Comfort or Just Another Face of Toxic Positivity?
In the whirlwind of internet trends, a new aesthetic has quietly taken hold, cozymaxxing. It can promote self development as well as provide space for growth. So, what is coxymaxxing? It’s soft, warm, and wrapped in fuzzy socks and ambient lighting. On the surface, it seems like a harmless (even healthy) embrace of comfort and…
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Inner Child Healing: Learning to Internalize Your Healing
There’s a phrase I come back to often: “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” It’s simple, yet incredibly powerful, especially when we think about inner child healing. It doesn’t have to be exactly “inner child healing”, it can be a form or a label as simple as healing…
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When Toxic Positivity Dismisses the Human Experience
In recent years, mental health spaces have been flooded with bright pastel graphics, motivational mantras, and a tidal wave of affirmations. You’ve probably seen it: “Good vibes only,” “You attract what you are,” or “Hustle harder, no excuses.” These messages are everywhere, from Instagram stories to wellness merchandise to therapy-flavored self-help books. While there’s absolutely…
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What Horses Teach Us: Lessons from the Heart of Healing
A Therapeutic Perspective on the Wisdom of Horses There’s something ancient and sacred about standing next to a horse. Horses heal not only themselves, but those around them that listen. Their presence alone speaks louder than words ever could. Horses don’t demand our perfection, they ask for our authenticity. And in return, they give us…
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Have You Tried Being Kind to Yourself? With Self Compassion Exercises
For many of us, self-criticism became a default. A way to stay in line. To push through. To motivate ourselves when the world already felt too loud, too fast, or too much. But that voice inside, the one that constantly says “not enough”, isn’t helping. It’s hurting. Here are some ways to move from self-criticism…
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Finding Your Way Out of a Funk When the Past Comes Flooding In
When Memories Hurt More Than They Heal Memories are powerful, sometimes healing, sometimes harmful. For those of us living with PTSD, depression, or both, memories aren’t just thoughts. They’re ambushes. A single image or sound can rip open old wounds we thought were stitched shut. And when those memories are ignored or pushed down, they…
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📝 Journal Prompt: Cultivating Effective Communication
These effective communication prompts encourage both self-awareness and growth, making it perfect for building stronger relationships with yourself and others. Take a moment to reflect on a recent conversation that left you feeling either heard or misunderstood. Then, explore the following to increase your understanding in how to communicate effectively: 1. What was the conversation…