12/28/2025
“There is no reality… only perception.” 🤔
A boss once said that to me - and it irritated the hell out of me at the time. 😆
It felt dismissive - like my experience didn’t count.
But over the years, I’ve come to understand something important:
Perception isn’t about truth or lies - it’s about interpretation.
Our perception is how we make sense of what we see, feel, and experience.
Our perspective is shaped by our history, beliefs, nervous system, and coping strategies.
When I listen to my sister describe our childhood, it sometimes sounds like we grew up in completely different homes. Same events. Same people. Totally different interpretations.
Neither of us is “wrong.” We’re just seeing life through different lenses.
What happens when we notice that some of our perceptions are no longer helping us live well?
When we can learn how to gently examine and shift perspectives, we can:
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Build confidence
✔️ Change unhelpful habits
✔️ Strengthen overall well-being
To support you - or someone you care about - I’ve gathered a collection of free, practical tools that help create healthier perspectives and more supportive inner dialogue.
🔗 https://mentalhealthfa.ca/toolkit
No pressure. No fixing required. Just resources you can explore at your own pace and use in ways that make sense for you.
What we practice grows stronger.
We’re each walking our own path, and we don’t have to walk it alone.
Let’s keep showing up for ourselves and for each other❣️
May the force be with you,
and remember...
YOU are the force!
❤ Tanya
