Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or constantly worried has become common in today’s fast-paced world. But not every difficult emotional experience means the same thing.
Sometimes you are dealing with temporary stress because of a demanding situation. Sometimes persistent fear and worry may point towards anxiety. Other times, prolonged emotional and mental exhaustion may indicate burnout.
Understanding…
You can do most things in your life well.
You can lead at work. You can manage friendships. You can hold a room. And then your partner does something that, on paper, seems small: they leave a dish unwashed, takes a call while you’re telling your story, or replies to a text two hours late,…
In New York City, strength is visible.
Women lead boardrooms, launch businesses, build movements, and raise families, often all at once. Independence is celebrated here. Achievement is admired.
But on International Women’s Day, I want to speak about a quieter form of power.
Emotional independence.
As someone who works in Relationship therapy and Trauma therapy…
Women in New York City usually receive applause that they are doing it all. Our careers, relationships, families, friendships, and emotional ecosystems are highly competently managed. Outwardly, it appears to be a strength. On the inside, it can often be a form of silent weariness. A lot of this weariness is the result of work…
