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Clincal Counsellor, Speaker, Researcher & Author | Teaching people how to think better, feel better, show up better & like themselves and their lives a little more everyday.

09/27/2025

Because real health isn’t just about living longer.
It’s about living lighter — calmer, steadier, and with more joy and emotional freedom while you’re here.

👉 Inner work is working on your health too.

In your corner,
🫶🏼julia

09/26/2025

Taking responsibility doesn’t weaken a relationship.

Avoidance, excuses, stonewalling and defensiveness do.

Emotionally mature people engage & own their impact → and that’s what builds trust, safety, and deeper connection.

👉 save this for later & let me know: Which of these 9 feels most powerful to you?

And if you’re curious how emotionally grounded you really are, type STEADY ⬇️ and I’ll send you my quiz.

In your corner,
🫶🏼julia

09/24/2025

Hard Truth: When someone consistently shows you where you stand in their life, believe them.

It’s a hard truth — but also a freeing one.

Because real care is never that complicated.
If someone values you, they’ll show up with effort, consistency, and presence. If they don’t… you’ll feel the gap.

That doesn’t mean you’re unworthy. It doesn’t mean you’re asking for too much. It just means the other person isn’t willing or able to give what you need.

Remember: your worth isn’t defined by their effort.
You are worthy of care, consistency, and love that doesn’t leave you guessing.

💫Save this for the days you need the reminder.
💫Share it with someone who needs to hear it.

In your corner,
🫶🏼julia

09/23/2025

Here’s the hard truth: most of us were never taught how to express our needs in ways that bring us closer instead of pushing people away.

So it’s easy to slip into blame, guilt-tripping, or shutting down.

But when we learn to express our needs with clarity and respect, something powerful happens — trust grows, connection deepens, and your needs actually get met.

Which one of these hit home?

In your corner.
🫶🏼julia

09/22/2025

Sometimes the most radical act of self-love isn’t a bubble bath…
It’s a boundary.

It’s drawing a line.

It’s telling yourself: “I will not let myself be treated like that again.”

That moment changes everything. Because when you decide you’re worthy of better, you stop accepting less.

It’s not easy. It can feel scary. But it’s the kind of self-love you may need most right now — the kind that respects your peace, your dignity, and your heart.

Save this as a reminder: you don’t have to keep allowing what hurts you just to keep the peace.

In your corner,
🫶🏼julia

09/22/2025

Love isn’t love just because it looks like it.
Real love shows up in how it treats others.

It isn’t proven by how loudly someone says “I care.”
It’s proven in whether they show empathy, respect, and understanding when it matters most.

Because love without empathy is just performance.
Love without compassion turns into cruelty.
Love without respect for differences becomes control.
And love without real care? That isn’t love at all.

Words are easy. But love shows up in actions — in awareness, acknowledgement, and repair.
That’s what builds trust. That’s what makes relationships strong.

09/21/2025

Other than the state of the world right now, what's been keeping you up at night?

09/20/2025

Emotional immaturity shows up in many sneaky ways — and it can be very frustrating to deal with.

The good news? You don’t have to get pulled into it.

✨ Save this post as a reminder.
💬 Which one have you noticed the most?

And if you want to learn how to stay steady no matter how others act → comment ANCHOR ⬇️ and I’ll send you my training - The Simple Steps to Self-Trust.

09/19/2025

Here’s something I don’t think gets talked about enough:
Sometimes the hardest part of mindfulness isn’t the wandering thoughts or the fidgeting… it’s the self-criticism that comes along with it.

Maybe you’ve noticed it:
👉 “Ugh, I can’t even focus for 10 seconds.”
👉 “Other people are probably better at this than me.”
👉 “Why do I always get distracted? I’m terrible at mindfulness.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s the good news: that inner critic isn’t a sign you’re failing.
It’s actually part of the practice.

Mindfulness is about noticing whatever is there — including judgmental thoughts about yourself.

The shift happens when you catch the inner critic in action and respond differently.

Instead of getting pulled into “I’m doing it wrong,” you can simply name it: “Oh, self-criticism is here.”

That little moment of naming turns judgment into awareness.
And awareness is mindfulness.

So the next time you hear that inner voice telling you you’re not doing mindfulness “right,” try pausing, taking a breath, and gently saying:
“Judgment noticed.”

That’s it. No wrestling with it. No fixing. Just noticing.

Because here’s the secret: every time you notice the critic instead of believing it, you’re rewiring your brain toward kindness and presence.

✨ And if you want 30 days of simple, guided mindfulness practices to help you make this shift every single day — the 30-Day Mindfulness Challenge is now open.

👉 Join us here: https://courses.juliakristina.com/30-day-mindfulness-challenge

When my inner critic shows up, what would it sound like if I responded with curiosity instead of judgment?

09/18/2025

Ever feel like you’re about to lose it—snapping at little things, brain fog creeping in, shoulders tense, like your whole system is buzzing?

If you’re a highly sensitive person, that’s not you being “too much.”
It’s your nervous system hitting overstimulation.

Here’s the tricky part: it doesn’t slam you all at once.
It sneaks up… until suddenly you’re maxed out.

👉 But if you catch the signs early, you can stop the spiral before the meltdown.

That’s what my new video is all about:
5 Sneaky Signs You’re Overstimulated (and How to Calm Down Fast).

You’ll learn:
✨ The subtle ways overstimulation shows up (before it takes you down)
✨ How to reset your brain + body in minutes
✨ Why mindfulness is a total game-changer for sensitive nervous systems

🎥 Watch it here → https://youtu.be/VS14Tdy4hUk?si=ndyae7Aagx6Jg3wq

And I’d love to know in the comments: what’s YOUR first sign you’re getting overstimulated?

09/18/2025

You don’t have to agree with someone to keep the conversation calm, and even keep the relationship connected.

Here are 12 emotionally intelligent responses for when things get heated (yes, even around politics).

Save this for the next time you need it, and let me know — Which one did you find helpful?

In your corner.
🫶🏼Julia

09/17/2025

When conflict hits, the goal isn’t to be right at all cost, or make someone else feel small —it’s to understand and create something better.

This shows 11 common emotionally immature lines—and what to say instead so you can reduce defensiveness, take responsibility, and keep the convo constructive.

Want personalized guidance? Take my free quiz How Emotionally Grounded Are You?

Get your Grounding Score + simple tips to stay grounded in charged moments.

Comment ✨STEADY✨ and I’ll send it to you.

Save this for later & share with someone who wants healthier conversations—and better outcomes from conflict.

In your corner,
🫶🏼 Julia

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