Maya Nehru Coaching, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

01/08/2026

If you feel guilty after saying no, speaking up, or honoring your needs, you’re likely unlearning a system that taught you love had to be earned through self-abandonment.

Please remember that feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It often means you’re doing something different. And healing requires different.

Boundary guilt is part of the process. It’s the discomfort of reclaiming a self that was once quieted to keep the peace, stay connected, or survive. That guilt? It’s a signal you’re growing.

🌱 You are allowed to take up space.
🌱 You are allowed to have needs.
🌱 You are allowed to honor both.

01/05/2026

If your brain already jumps to
“what if it goes wrong?”
“what if I mess it up?”
“what if I regret this?”

Try asking—just once—
what if it actually works out?
what if I handle it better than I expect?
what if this leads to something good?

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do
is give your brain a new direction to wander.

01/05/2026

If your brain already jumps to
“what if it goes wrong?”
“what if I mess it up?”
“what if I regret this?”

Try asking—just once—
what if it actually works out?
what if I handle it better than I expect?
what if this leads to something good?

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do
is give your brain a new direction to wander. #

01/04/2026

2026 is the year to stop shrinking yourself for others. If you’ve been caught in people-pleasing or complicated family dynamics, here are 4 concrete reminders to carry with you:

1. Boundaries are action, not just words – If you say “I can’t talk right now,” put your phone down and honor that limit.
2. Your healing is your responsibility, not your family’s – Book the therapy session, journal after tough conversations, or take that solo walk instead of waiting for them to change.
3. You can love and be loved without self-erasure – If a social dinner drains you, leave early or skip it. Protect your energy while still caring.
4. Worth isn’t earned through overextending – Stop volunteering for every task at work or being the “fixer” in your family. Rest is proof of your value too.

💡 This year, practice small daily choices that reinforce your boundaries and remind you: you belong without over-giving.

✨ Save this post as your 2026 reset button.

01/01/2026

Many of us grew up believing that keeping everyone else happy was the way to keep the peace. The truth is that when you say “yes” at the expense of your own needs, you are not keeping peace — you are creating quiet resentment.
Learning to say “no” with kindness is a skill, and like any skill, it becomes easier with practice. Here are a few gentle scripts you can try:
✨ “Thank you for thinking of me, but I don’t have the capacity right now.”
✨ “I appreciate the invite, but I need to prioritize rest this weekend.”
✨ “That doesn’t work for me, but thank you for understanding.”
Remember: boundaries set the tone of your relationships so let’s start 2026 in a tone that brings you more peace. ✌🏽

12/31/2025

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t letting go.
it’s admitting that what you’re waiting for
may never come.

Clarity can feel painful —
but it’s also what frees you.

12/30/2025

You didn’t learn to read the room because you were curious.
You learned because your safety depended on it.

For many of us, this kind of awareness developed because we grew up in environments where connection felt uncertain. Paying close attention to everything and everyone around us helped maintain a sense of closeness and reduced risk of rejection or abandonment.

That awareness made sense then, it was useful then.
Now what’s useful is regulation. Your nervous system can learn that it’s safe and that you don’t need to be on guard all the time.

12/30/2025

As we leave 2025, I’m choosing what supports safety in my body and releasing what requires me to override myself.

Calm isn’t boring.
It’s information.

Save this if you’re entering 2026 more regulated than before 🤍

12/29/2025

The holidays can dysregulate even the most self-aware among us.
These 7 phrases helped me slow my body down, stay grounded, and get through the chaos.

What got you through the holidays?

12/25/2025

People-pleasing is a deeply ingrained response rooted in the fear of disappointing others. The good news? You can rewire this pattern, & one powerful tool for doing so is mantras.

A well-chosen mantra interrupts the automatic urge to say yes, over-explain, or take responsibility for other people’s emotions. It gives you a moment to pause, breathe, & make an intentional choice to take care of yourself.

If you’re needing some inspiration, try these simple ones when you feel the pull to people-please:

✨ “It’s okay for someone to be disappointed—my needs matter too.”
✨ “I don’t have to explain or justify my no.”
✨ “Someone else’s urgency is not my emergency.”
✨ “Saying no makes room for my most authentic yes.”

Repeat them. Write them down. Say them out loud. Every time you do, you’re building a new pattern that’s rooted in self-trust, not self-sacrifice.

12/24/2025

You’ve learned that “keeping the peace” means silencing yourself, shrinking your needs, or faking happiness while you’re building resentment. But here’s the truth: peace isn’t real if it leaves you unsettled inside.

True peace includes YOUR peace too.

Leave a 🙌🏽 if your role has been peace keeper too. ✌🏽

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