More Than the Bricks We Build: Learning the Art of Just Being
“We are so much more than the number of bricks we build.” 🧱✨
For as long as I can remember, my default mode was do, produce, repeat. But last year, that lifestyle caught up to me in the form of severe burnout, chronic migraines, and deep exhaustion. I wasn't being the wife, mother, or therapist I wanted to be.
So, this past spring, I did something that terrified my inner perfectionist: I took a step back to learn how to just be.
I traded my endless to-do list for "old lady hobbies"—like crocheting and making sourdough—and discovered that learning to be unproductive is a sacred necessity.
If you are running on empty and tying your self-worth to your daily output, this is your gentle reminder that your value is not defined by your labor. 🤍
I’m sharing the full story, what I learned, and how I’m protecting my daily rhythms of rest moving forward in my latest article, "More Than the Bricks We Build."
Grateful Hearts, Joyful Lives
Gratitude is a positive emotion involving being thankful and appreciative of the good, both big and small, in our lives.
It is more than just a fleeting feeling; it's a way of being that actively seeks out the positive
The Relationship between Anxiety and Avoidance
Do you ever feel like you're stuck on a loop? That urgent need to make anxiety go away right now is something we all understand. Whether you're physically sick with worry or drowning in anxious thoughts, the fix seems simple: just avoid the trigger. That momentary relief is powerful, but it's a deceptive bargain. By avoiding, we teach our brain that we simply can't handle the discomfort, gradually turning a coping tool into a massive barrier. If you're tired of having your life dictated by the anxiety-avoidance cycle, read on to learn the gentle, yet powerful, strategies for rebuilding your tolerance.