Want to know what I call the most common pattern I see in my therapy room? I call it Empty Cup Syndrome. It’s that constant state of depletion where you’re emotionally and spiritually drained, running on fumes, yet still saying ‘yes’ to everyone’s needs but your own. If you’re nodding your head right now (and probably saying ‘Amen!’ too), grab your favorite drink and let’s talk about what happens when people-pleasing leaves you running on empty.
Seeds of Encouragement
Embracing Curiosity When Your Questions Meet Resistance
For some of us, this is a comment we’ve heard over and over—maybe as a child, or even now as an adult. It’s often said in frustration or disbelief, as though asking questions is a flaw that needs to be fixed. If this sounds familiar, you may have felt like your natural curiosity is too much for others to handle.
How to Handle Toxic People with Grace and Guard Your Heart
Have you ever been triggered? Do you think being triggered is a good thing or a bad thing? Triggers—those emotional reactions to people, situations, or memories—can sneak up on us when we least expect them. And let’s be honest, they can feel intense.
When You’re Triggered: Is It Really a Bad Thing?
Have you ever been triggered? Do you think being triggered is a good thing or a bad thing? Triggers—those emotional reactions to people, situations, or memories—can sneak up on us when we least expect them. And let’s be honest, they can feel intense.
How to Hold on to Hope When Doctors Don’t Have Any Answers for Your Pain
You’ve been to countless doctors, each visit filled with the hope of a diagnosis, a treatment plan, a light at the end of the tunnel. But instead of answers, you’re met with shrugs, more tests, and well-meaning but ultimately empty reassurances. The pain persists, an unwelcome companion that shadows your every move.
Faith and Self-Care: Finding Balance Through Rest
Have you ever heard of the concept of “shuttering”? I hadn’t until recently. During my morning reading, I stumbled upon an interesting Apple News article about Costco closing. My initial reaction was, “Oh my! First Red Lobster, now Costco?” Naturally, the headline did its job and grabbed my attention. It turns out Costco isn’t closing permanently; they’re shutting down for a day of rest, something they call a “shutter.”