"Shoulding yourself" comes from psychologist Clayton Barbeau. It means putting pressure on yourself to do or be something based on what you think you're supposed to do or be. Whatever comes after the should is an obligation, not necessarily a genuine desire. When you over-should, it's often coming from a place of lack, shame and inadequacy. Insecurities and anxiety can go up, and your sense of self-worth can go down.

The brain doesn't like to be wrong.

Every time your brain decides on something (negative or positive), your brain will spend time looking for reasons to back that thought up & seeking opportunities to get it. It's called Psychological Consistency.

So naturally, your words matter.

A story of how my anxiety was helping me and leading me down a clear line toward living a life aligned with my values.

Dump. Affirm. Manifest. A lesson on how to look at luck differently and how we can manifest luck of our own.

I’ve always been motivated by stars.

Like in the 3rd grade, when you get that bright shiny gold star on your assignment. Or, as an adult at work, when you get an achievement award that usually gets framed in your office, shining golden for you to see! ⭐️ 😍

It’s oddly motivating for me.