Weekly-ish reflections from real life: overthinking, people-pleasing, nervous system overload, boundary struggles, identity spirals, and the quiet moments where things finally start to make sense.
If you’re someone who thinks deeply, feels a lot, and sometimes gets stuck trying to “figure it out” in your head…
This is for you.
This isn’t productivity advice or “fix yourself in 5 steps.”
It’s pattern-noticing, meaning-making, and learning how to respond instead of spiraling.
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Do You Live Life Like You Are Dying?
For years, “live like you’re dying” meant doing more, faster. But what if real presence—not urgency—is the truest way to live? A reflection on unnoticed narratives, mindfulness, and learning to slow down.
How Far will You Go?
When fear and control collide, how do you choose what’s right? A reflection on boundaries, self-awareness, and learning to act in alignment—even when it’s uncomfortable.
More Than One Thing Can Be True (Even When You’re Pissed Off)
Renovation Revelations #7 dives into the messiness of family, love, and personal boundaries. Candice shares a story about her dad testing her limits during the kitchen renovation, showing how more than one truth can coexist, how congruence allows you to care for yourself while considering others, and why each interaction is an opportunity for growth.
In the Moments I Chose Myself
Congruency isn’t selfish. It’s honest.
In the moments I choose myself: my thoughts, my feelings, my actions. I also chose connection.
What we call luck might just be alignment compounding over time.
Some Luck Takes Time
Not all luck is instantaneous.
Some luck is the long game.
The more congruent choices I make—aligning thoughts, feelings, and actions—the more “lucky” I become.
The jackpot wasn’t random. It was built.
Everything Works Out in My Favor (Even When It Annoys Me)
I can be annoyed that I had to repaint my kitchen and be deeply grateful for the men who rebuilt it. Congruency is holding both. It doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It can be learning and loving….at the same time.
When Your Expectations Need A Reality Check
I keep relearning the same lesson in new ways. When context changes, my needs change too. This is a reminder to stop pushing through transitions and start honoring what’s actually happening.
The Side Quest I Didn’t See Coming
I thought I knew what the next chapter would look like. I stepped down from a leadership role, expecting more time to create, coach, and build something familiar. Instead, one small decision led to many others — and suddenly, I found myself starting my own therapy practice. This wasn’t the plan. But it turns out, it’s exactly where I was meant to land.