When Helping Everyone Leaves You Bitter (And How to Heal)
You gave everything.Your time. Your attention. Your emotional bandwidth.You were the go-to. The steady one. The one who always knew what to say.And then it hit you—inside and outside the
You gave everything.Your time. Your attention. Your emotional bandwidth.You were the go-to. The steady one. The one who always knew what to say.And then it hit you—inside and outside the
You’re the go-to person.The one everyone counts on to stay calm, handle pressure, and never miss a deadline. You’ve mastered the art of answering emails while disassociating—and no one suspects
Grounded tools for high-achieving professionals navigating sudden success, emotional pressure, and the hidden triggers of visibility.
Let’s Be Honest: You’re Probably Doing Too Much I’ll never forget a client I had over a decade ago. She was a lawyer—sharp, successful, no-nonsense. I went out of my
Beverley looked like she had it all together. The personification of constant improvement. Fresh off a divorce, she rolled into her new neighborhood in a luxury SUV—designer sunglasses, impeccable nails,
You’re not here because you messed up a spreadsheet. You’re here because one decision turned into ten. And suddenly your business feels like a battlefield no one prepared you to
Let’s tell the truth. Some of us didn’t start a business because we were passionate. We started because we were trying to outrun shame. We needed a win—something to prove
I used to think my perfectionism was a strength. That obsessing over every word, every client, every email meant I cared. That it made me driven. Responsible. Impressive. But perfectionism
You took the sabbatical.You did the retreat.You’ve journaled, meditated, walked away from toxic teams—and maybe even vomited in the jungle trying to chase your healing. But here you are:Still producing.
Your Body’s Not Betraying You—It’s Begging You to Listen You can be killing it in business on paper—clients booked, tasks checked, calendar full—and still feel like your body is quietly
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