Robyn Watchorn Newbrey, LLC

Robyn Watchorn Newbrey, LLC Providing counseling for children, adults, families and couples.

09/28/2025

Many of us hold onto a cultural myth⁠—largely perpetuated by companies and people trying to sell us products and services⁠—that if we work hard enough, make all the right choices, and heal enough, we'll finally "arrive."

We'll arrive at ultimate fulfillment.
We'll arrive at permanent happiness.
We'll arrive at stability: everything going right.

This myth leaves many of us feel like we're failing —like we’re doing it "wrong"—when we're in seasons of change and transition.

Like we "should have it figured out by now."

Like we shouldn't be feeling disoriented. Confused.

Like our values, beliefs, and desires shouldn’t be in flux.

It’s a myth, y’all. There's no arrival. There's no destination. There's just seasons of sameness, and seasons of change. Seasons of joy, and seasons of sorrow. Seasons of confidence, and seasons of lostness.

It’s so liberating—so incredibly freeing—to realize that the stability and “arrival” we run ourselves into the ground chasing is a myth.

Change, uncertainty, and transition is the nature of life. The goal isn’t to overcome change. The goal is to learn to make peace with change⁠—to learn how to ride with it. Find meaning in it. Adapt to it. Grow within it.

I work with clients who are outgrowing their old lives, helping them journey from doubt and uncertainty to clarity, self-trust, and a new chapter that is radically alive. Learn more about working with me at haileymagee.com/private-coaching

09/23/2025

🚨 Being a people pleaser literally harms your physical health.

Stop now.

People-pleasing may start as a way to keep the peace or avoid conflict, but over time, it can quietly erode your mental and physical health.

According to research, this pattern of putting others’ needs ahead of your own can lead to emotional exhaustion, blurred boundaries, chronic stress, and even a loss of personal identity.

Even worse, studies show that prolonged emotional suppression increases the risk of burnout, anxiety, and serious health conditions like autoimmune diseases. And while people-pleasing is often praised as selfless, the toll it takes on your body and relationships is anything but benign.

Healing begins by identifying the root of these behaviors — often tied to early trauma or a fear of rejection — and building self-worth from within rather than external validation. Setting healthy boundaries, learning to say “no” without guilt, and prioritizing self-care are critical steps.

Experts emphasize that unlearning people-pleasing is not about becoming selfish — it’s about becoming whole. For neurodivergent individuals especially, supportive communities and sensory-friendly coping tools can help reclaim authenticity. At its heart, the journey away from people-pleasing is one of returning to yourself — a powerful act of emotional and physical self-preservation.

Reference: “How People-Pleasing Affects Your Health: Stress, Burnout, and Chronic Illness” by Julie Bjelland, LMFT

09/16/2025
09/12/2025

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09/12/2025
09/08/2025

📅 September 8 is !

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides help to anyone who is struggling, 24/7 — just by dialing three numbers: 9-8-8.

Join us by sharing information about 988 with at least 5 friends and family members today.

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09/07/2025
09/07/2025

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3900 Dakota Avenue
South Sioux City, NE
68776

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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