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Sabrina Smith, LCSW-S

01/05/2026

“Am I lazy or just exhausted?” is one of the most common questions people quietly ask themselves.
And most of the time, what gets labeled as laziness is actually a nervous system that’s been in go-mode for too long.
Motivation isn’t a character trait. It’s an output of safety, capacity, and regulation.
When your system has learned to stay alert, responsible, or emotionally available for others, slowing down can feel impossible even when rest is needed.
Nothing about that means you’re lazy. It means your system may be conserving energy, protecting you, or asking for gentleness.
Self compassion doesn’t lower your standards. It helps you understand what’s actually happening underneath them.
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01/02/2026

A new year doesn’t always need new goals. Sometimes it needs quieter boundaries, clearer ownership, and a willingness to stop carrying what was never ours to begin with. Here’s what I’m leaving behind…what are you leaving behind?
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12/31/2025

A different kind of “Wrapped” dropped today…the therapist edition. 🎧💛
This year was full of big feelings, boundary breakthroughs, curious conversations, and so many moments where someone said, “Wow… I’ve never thought of it that way before.”
Thank you to the clients who kept showing up, trying again, practicing the gentler thing, and letting me witness their growth. It’s one of my favorite things about being human with other humans.
Here’s to more insight, more capacity, and more coming home to yourself in 2026. ✨
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12/29/2025

“New year, new me” is often framed as motivation, but for many nervous systems, it lands as criticism.
If you already feel like you’re never quite doing enough, the pressure to reinvent yourself can pull you further away from self-trust and self-compassion. Growth doesn’t require erasing who you were last year. Sometimes it’s about integrating what you’ve learned and treating yourself with more kindness along the way.
This week’s blog explores why “new year, new me” isn’t always supportive and what a more compassionate approach to change can look like instead.
👉 Blog link in bio
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12/26/2025

The holidays can ask a lot.
You’re allowed to listen to what you actually need and respond with care.
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12/24/2025

There’s no single right way to do the holidays. The “right” way is the one that respects your limits, your body, and your capacity this season.
Check what helps. Leave the rest.
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12/22/2025

The pressure to enjoy this season can make struggling feel isolating.
If the holidays bring up tension, grief, exhaustion, or complicated family dynamics, you’re not failing. You’re responding to real experiences.
You’re not the only one feeling this way, no matter how quiet it seems.
For more on this topic, check out my most recent blog post.
https://www.sabrinasmiththerapy.com/blog/why-the-holidays-are-hard-for-so-many-people-understanding-holiday-stress-grief-and-emotional-overwhelm
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12/19/2025

The Part That Protects. The Self That Sees.
Two inner voices:
✨ What the protector part says.
💫 What the authentic self says.
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12/17/2025

Gray rocking is not rude, it’s regulated.
When someone keeps pulling you into chaos, a neutral face, simple responses, and steady boundaries protect your peace.
These are seven easy ways to stay grounded without giving away your emotional energy.
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12/15/2025

Gray rocking is a powerful boundary when someone keeps trying to pull you into chaos. It removes the emotional payoff, protects your nervous system, and stops the cycle from escalating.
If you were taught to over-explain, smooth things over, or take on other people’s emotions, this strategy can feel like a breath of fresh air.
You are allowed to be steady. You are allowed to protect your peace.

For more information, check out my most recent blog post on the topic.
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12/12/2025

Feeling lonely doesn’t mean something is wrong with you, it means something matters to you.

Humans are built for closeness, co-regulation, and shared life. When we don’t get enough of that, our nervous system lets us know.

If you’re moving through a season of isolation…I hope you remember:
• Your need for people is not a burden
• Reaching out doesn’t make you needy
• Connection is allowed to feel scary and healing
• Small steps count
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mentalhealth therapist counseling

12/10/2025

Your need for people is not a weakness.
Your nervous system is simply asking for support.
We’re wired to belong. 💛
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mentalhealth therapist counseling

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