After surviving emotional abuse, even a trip to buy toothpaste can bring you to tears. This story is about what it’s like to rebuild trust in yourself, one small, ordinary choice at a time.
After a full week of celebration, I didn’t bounce back. I rested. No chores, no catch-up. Just rest. This article explores why rest isn’t laziness, how your system resets after stress, and how hypnosis helps your mind relearn the rhythm of recovery.
Stress compounds everything, including worry, sleep issues, and overeating. By lowering your stress you create some space where you can reclaim control over your habits and behaviors, and enjoy the holiday even more.
If you've ever found yourself in a negative thinking cycle like I described above, imagining all the worst case scenarios you can use a simple strategy to turn your thinking around.
Reactions and responses may look alike. However, they feel different and can have very different results. Whether you react to a situation or respond to it thoughtfully can mean the difference between a pleasant outcome and a messier situation that leaves everyone feeling hurt and upset.
