Untamed

they taught her to walkin straight lines,chin down, voice tucked in,feet careful not to leave a mark. and for a while,she did.she listened.to advice disguised as love,to correction disguised as care. even when the ground felt borrowed.even when the air smelled like someone else’s story.she kept walking,trying to belong to a mapdrawn by someone who … Continue reading Untamed →

The trap of wanting to be liked

There’s this pattern that shows up at work for so many of us: the craving to be liked. Not just respected for the work, but really liked—seen as smart, capable, and worth celebrating. And the moment someone seems curt or doesn’t give that signal, the mind runs wild. “Do they think I’m not good enough? … Continue reading The trap of wanting to be liked →

My two cents on decision-making

When at a crossroads, we experience anxiety and feel overwhelmed about making a decision. Whether it be a small decision or a life-altering one, the way we perceive this scenario could be the same. Sometimes we fight the thought of what's morally acceptable and not. We invite many factors to determine if our decision is … Continue reading My two cents on decision-making →