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J the Therapist Supporting high Achieving Individuals and Couples Communication through therapy

There’s a strength inside you—quiet but unstoppable—that’s bigger than any obstacle in your path.When doubt creeps in, r...
07/28/2025

There’s a strength inside you—quiet but unstoppable—that’s bigger than any obstacle in your path.

When doubt creeps in, remember: you’ve already overcome so much, and you have what it takes to keep going.

Trust your power. Keep showing up. The mountain only looks big until you start climbing.

To the high achievers who are quietly drowning in responsibility...To the ones who are holding it all together—for your ...
07/25/2025

To the high achievers who are quietly drowning in responsibility...

To the ones who are holding it all together—for your team, your family, your community—
This one’s for you.

You’ve built a reputation for showing up.
Delivering.
Exceeding expectations.
But somewhere along the way, you started believing that if you don’t do it all, perfectly, on time, and with a smile... you’re failing.

Let me tell you something that might feel uncomfortable:

You’re allowed to fall short sometimes.
You’re allowed to take a breath.
You’re allowed to be human.

Failure is not a death sentence.
It’s data.
It’s direction.
It’s the part of the journey no one wants to talk about but everyone goes through—especially the successful ones.

You’re not letting people down when you have limits. You’re modeling what it looks like to live fully with boundaries and compassion.

Failure is not fatal.

What is fatal?

Ignoring your own capacity.
Pretending you’re invincible.
Shaming yourself for needing a break.
Courage isn’t perfection.

Courage is pausing, reassessing, getting back up—again.

You don’t have to do everything for everyone. You are allowed to just be.

Tag someone who needs this reminder today. 👇🏾

💥 Read that again.Setting boundaries isn’t about being mean. It’s about being clear on what you need, what you value, an...
07/18/2025

💥 Read that again.

Setting boundaries isn’t about being mean.
It’s about being clear on what you need, what you value, and what you’re no longer available for.

It’s not about building walls—it’s about building a life where you don’t have to shrink, overextend, or burn out to be liked, loved, or accepted.

Because when you respect yourself, everything changes—including the way others treat you.

🛑 What’s one boundary you’re committing to this week?

😵‍💫 Stuck in worry spiral that feels like it will never stop?I know, it started small—one anxious thought, then another,...
07/16/2025

😵‍💫 Stuck in worry spiral that feels like it will never stop?

I know, it started small—one anxious thought, then another, and suddenly you’re planning for disasters that haven’t even happened (and aren’t likely to but it feels like they will).

Let’s put a stop to that with 3 simple steps:

✨ Notice the worry — Pause and name it. “This is worry.” That awareness gives you power.

💬 Ask what it needs — What is the worry trying to tell you? Does it need reassurance, a plan, or just a break?

🧠 Remember what you know — Bring the facts, not the fears. You e done hard things, you’ve been through hard times. You did it all before. You will do it all again.

✨ Oof. That one stings a little, huh?Because it’s easy to hope things will magically shift.Harder to actually do the shi...
07/16/2025

✨ Oof. That one stings a little, huh?

Because it’s easy to hope things will magically shift.
Harder to actually do the shifting.

But here’s the truth:

Change doesn’t require a perfect plan, just a courageous first step.

Want better boundaries? Start saying no.

Want less chaos? Start with one system that brings calm.

Want more peace? Unsubscribe from the drama (yes, even that group chat).

👉🏾 Your life isn’t a lottery. It’s a blueprint.
And you’re the architect. 🛠️

It’s not toxic positivity — it’s training your brain to notice what’s already working.The tiny wins. The growth you didn...
07/15/2025

It’s not toxic positivity — it’s training your brain to notice what’s already working.

The tiny wins. The growth you didn’t see last year. The peace you fought hard for.

Joy expands when you acknowledge it. Gratitude shifts the way you move through your day.

Celebrate yourself — even if it’s just for making it through the week without losing it. 🎉

You ever look at your to-do list and think, “How sway”?Same. 😅But here’s the thing—overwhelm is loud, and progress is qu...
07/14/2025

You ever look at your to-do list and think, “How sway”?
Same. 😅

But here’s the thing—overwhelm is loud, and progress is quiet.

Sometimes the biggest wins start with the smallest, most reluctant steps.

And before you know it, the thing you swore you couldn’t do… is DONE. 💥

🔁 Read that again and then:
✅ Start the thing
✅ Send the email
✅ Make the call
✅ Take the walk
✅ Write the draft

Just one step—you’re already closer than you think.

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