As we make our way towards the end of the year, I wanted to share some practical tips to help you reclaim your sense of self-worth and set yourself up for your best year yet. Remember, every step—no matter how small—brings you closer to a fuller, more empowered version of yourself.

I woke up on Monday this week with the dreaded "Monday Scaries." You know those mornings when you wake up feeling flat, like there’s a heaviness lingering before the day even begins? That was me. But instead of letting the weight of it take over, I made a choice. I grabbed my runners, headed outside, and let the sunlight hit my skin as I went for a 30-minute walk. It wasn’t anything major, but that simple act completely shifted my energy. What started as a sluggish morning transformed into one filled with hope and optimism.

Back in 2019, I was at the height of my addiction to alcohol, however from the outside looking in, it seemed like I had it all together. I was “ticking the boxes” and achieving success in a number of areas in my life, but what you couldn’t see is how miserable I was. 

When was the last time you consciously put yourself in the pathway of growth? When was the last time, you chose to do something that would put yourself out of your comfort zone, in the name of personal development?

This week, I want to talk about something many of us experience but rarely admit: people-pleasing. I’ve been there too—putting others first, bending over backwards, all the while feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and resentful.