Month: December 2024

Reflecting on the first half of this year, it felt much like years before. I set goals with enthusiasm, but life quickly fell into the familiar routine. I was still carrying over financial burdens, and my career and fitness goals seemed like distant dreams that I hadn’t yet pursued. For…

I grew up in a tough environment, with a high-conflict household and a challenging relationship with my mother. Early on, I learned to survive, and my experiences shaped how I saw the world – as harsh, often unfair, and full of struggle. Even as a child, I was already asking…

I used to be a perfectionist. My tendency toward perfectionism began showing early on as I tried to control even the smallest aspects of life. And, as anyone who’s wrestled with perfectionism knows, it often goes hand-in-hand with the need for control. Perfectionists often set sky-high standards, not just for…