Why You Can’t Stop Thinking About the Future: Understanding High-Functioning Anxiety in Women You can be incredibly capable and still feel anxious about what comes next. You might be the woman everyone depends on. The one who anticipates problems, remembers the details, makes the plans, and figures things out. You’re good at managing responsibilities, navigating […]
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The Beauty of Both/And
This is a tender week for me. There are several things happening in my life that I’m not ready to share publicly—and some of them aren’t mine to share. But I can tell you that my heart feels heavy. There is grief here. Uncertainty. Change I didn’t ask for. And change I knew was coming […]
Your Body Digests More Than Food
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been wearing a continuous glucose monitor (CGM), and it’s been fascinating to watch how my body responds throughout the day. One thing surprised me. I could eat the exact same meal on two different days and get two very different blood sugar responses. At first, I assumed it had […]
When Rest Doesn’t Feel Like Enough
Earlier this summer, I found myself climbing into bed earlier than usual. I was sleeping better than I had in months, yet I still woke up feeling…heavy. Not the kind of tired that comes from staying up too late, but the kind where your body has technically rested while your mind still feels full. I […]
Why Being Busy Feels Safe (And Why Slowing Down Can Feel So Hard)
Why Being Busy Feels Safe (And Why Slowing Down Can Feel So Hard) I’ve been thinking about something personal lately. My name, Melissa, means honey bee.And for as long as I can remember, I’ve resonated with that image—moving, doing, producing, staying in motion. There’s something that feels good about being busy. Productive days feel satisfying. […]