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Me thinking: should I share or should I go?

Should I Share or Should I Go?

A tender battle between wanting to be seen and fearing I’ll be judged for it April 2nd Two weeks ago, I shared my first mini e-book, The Toll of the News on Our Mental Health. It was exciting. I had previously shared its content in six separate articles over two weeks before compiling and releasing the full version. This really pushed my boundaries: I posted six articles in two weeks on Substack, sent out six newsletters, and shared on both my personal and professional Facebook and LinkedIn profiles, plus a few Facebook groups I’m part of. It felt like… a lot. I kept thinking: Am I pushing too hard? Am I forcing people to read me? Will they think I want too much attention? Will they unsubscribe, annoyed that...

Eating mindfully

The Toll of the News on Our Mental Health [part 5/6]

Replace this new free time with positive news Now, we’re shifting our focus from merely avoiding negative influences to actively incorporating positive elements into our lives. How have you been doing with the changes we’ve discussed so far? Remember, be kind to yourself; it’s about progress, not perfection. Slow and steady wins the race. Now, let’s explore how we can replace the time usually spent on consuming negative news with more uplifting and enriching activities. Tip #11: Discover Positive News Sources A few years ago, I started looking out for apps dedicated to broadcasting good news, and I found some gems! Apps like GoodNews offer content in English and German, while Good News Network provides a daily dose of uplifting stories. These apps are free, though donations are welcomed to...

The Hummingbird story

The Toll of the News on Our Mental Health [part 1/6]

I’ve always felt a deep compassion for the world and a strong sense of justice, which made me highly sensitive to news reports. I used to get triggered by news from around the globe, and even more when it concerned my home countries or ‘my people’, but feelings don’t have frontiers. The injustice, violence, and nonsensical political actions—it is overwhelming. But I’m not here to dwell on those issues. I’m here to share the choice we have in protecting our mental health amidst the chaos. There’s beauty in the world and good news too, if we choose to look for it.  One day, it all became ‘too much, too fast, too soon’ for me. I had to take a stand and change my habits. It wasn’t...

Laure terrified, scared to stand out

I’m Terrified to Show Myself: Choosing Vulnerability Over Fear

I’ve noticed a frustrating pattern in my life: when I’m in flow, doing what I love, everything clicks. Then, without fail, I lose momentum and land back at my fallback job as a nanny—practical, but not what truly lights me up. I recently discovered something called the “Drama Triangle” and realized I’d been stuck playing the victim role, afraid to be vulnerable in my business. A simple but profound insight—“We choose what is less worse”—showed me I’d been playing it safe rather than facing my deepest fears. Now, I’m challenging the belief that my writing and my voice aren’t good enough, and I’m determined to share my thoughts anyway, imperfections and all. Reflect: What fear is keeping you from fully showing up in your life? What one...