The Quiet Struggle of Feeling Behind in Life

There’s a silent weight a lot of people carry, and it sounds like this: “I should be further by now.” It’s that gnawing feeling that somehow, somewhere, you messed up. That you took the wrong path, made the wrong choices, or missed your moment. It’s not something you always say out loud. Sometimes, you don’t… Continue reading The Quiet Struggle of Feeling Behind in Life

The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth

There’s a version of self-growth that’s packaged nicely for social media. It’s filtered through warm lighting, framed by aesthetically pleasing journal pages, and hashtagged with words like #selfcare and #mindset. This version is neat, organized, and affirming. But the truth? Real self-growth isn’t always so pretty. In fact, most of the time, it’s messy, unflattering,… Continue reading The Uncomfortable Truth About Self-Growth