Can’t Focus Anymore? How to Rewire Your Brain After Burnout
Why you feel scattered (even when you’re not anxious) and how mindfulness actually rebuilds attention You’re not in a panic spiral. You’re not catastrophizing. But your brain? It’s barely functional. You forget what you’re doing mid-sentence.You bounce from tab to tab like your brain’s on shuffle.You feel exhausted but weirdly restless, too. 🔹 This isn’t […]
Feeling Burned Out This Holiday Season? Mindfulness Tools That Actually Help
How to stay grounded when your brain’s done, your body’s overloaded, and the holidays won’t quit You swore this year would be different. Fewer plans. Clearer boundaries. More peace. But now here you are overstimulated, overtired, and over it riding the emotional rollercoaster of holiday burnout. 🔹 Burnout wrapped in a bow is still burnout. […]
Why You’re Burned Out (Even If You’ve Been “Resting”)
And the overlooked habit that might be draining your energy without you realizing it. You’re doing all the “right” things resting more, saying no, even stepping back from work. So why do you still wake up feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? The truth is, most of us aren’t recovering we’re just stalling […]
8 Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing Holiday Stress (Without Losing Your Mind)
The holidays can be magical — twinkling lights, hot cocoa, hugs (consensual, hopefully) — but let’s be honest: they can also be a stress-triggering dumpster fire of overspending, overstimulation, and unrealistic expectations. If your nervous system is gearing up for survival mode, you’re not alone. The good news? You don’t need to white-knuckle your way […]
7 Distress Tolerance Tools That Actually Help During the Holidays
(BPD-Friendly | Therapist-Recommended) The holidays can be magical—and also absolutely unhinged. If your nervous system feels like it’s on fire by December 23rd, you’re not alone. Emotional overwhelm, sensory overload, family tension, and lack of structure can make this season extra triggering—especially for those living with BPD or other emotion regulation struggles. You’re not trying […]
6 Books That Will Help You Cope with Big Emotions Over the Holidays (Especially If You Have BPD)
The holidays can be a brutal combo of twinkly lights and emotional landmines. If you live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) — or just feel things deeply — this time of year might stir up: You don’t need to white-knuckle your way through it. These six books offer real, compassionate tools to help you stay […]
What to Do When You’re About to Rage Text Someone
Books for anger, impulse control, and relationship meltdowns You know the moment. You’re breathing fast, your fingers are already typing, and your whole body is yelling: “They NEED to hear this.” “I can’t hold it in anymore.” “I don’t even care if this ruins everything.” And part of you knows it’s a bad idea… but […]
Books to Read When You’re Emotionally Overwhelmed
Therapist-recommended books for BPD, emotional intensity, and distress tolerance If you’ve ever thought: “Why am I like this?” “Why can’t I just calm down?” “Everything feels too loud, too fast, too much…” You’re not alone. Emotional overwhelm isn’t about being dramatic. It’s a nervous system in overdrive—panic, shame, shutdown, confusion, and urgency all crashing together. […]
6 Books That Will Change How You Live with BPD
If you live with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), you know this truth: it’s not just about having “big feelings.” It’s about feeling like a human exposed nerve—raw, intense, and often misunderstood. Relationships can feel like a rollercoaster, emotions like tidal waves, and shame like a second skin. These six books are lifelines. Whether you’re newly […]
The Survival Kit for When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up (It’s Free!)
It starts out feeling helpful. Overthinking can look like preparation, planning, or protecting yourself. But if you’ve ever spent hours rerunning a conversation in your head or spiraled over a decision so long you felt paralyzed—you know the truth. Overthinking isn’t clarity. It’s a trap. And when you don’t know how to step out of […]