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Ever switch careers and think, "What was I thinking?" Yeah—me too. Ever leave something familiar to start over—and immediately question everything? I’ve been there. There’s a particular kind of fear that creeps in when you leave something you were good at to start all over again. Before starting my master’s in counselling psychology, I spent over a decade as a nurse—supporting patients in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. I had found my rhythm. I trusted myself. I k

I’m a second-generation Filipino Canadian, raised by immigrant parents from the Philippines who came to Canada to start a new life. They worked two jobs to keep food on the table and give us a better future. In our home, rest was rare, and being tired was simply part of surviving. I learned early on that working hard meant you were strong, respectable, even honorable. Now, navigating today’s fast-paced and high-pressure environments, I realize I’ve carried those same lessons

So, you’ve finally worked through that mile-long to-do list, and you still feel restless. Or maybe you have made it through a difficult conversation, but you can’t seem to stop thinking about it. Have you ever reached the finish line of something stressful, only to realize your body didn't get the memo? This is your body’s way of telling you that it has not recovered after a period of stress. Completing the stress cycle is a simple and effective way of regulating your body’s