If someone asked me whether or not I was brave, I would probably say no. There’s still a very big part of me attached to that kindergartner who was so scared to go to school, she got sick in the morning. My extreme shyness made me a target for bullying in school....
Most people, even non-Manga fans, have heard of Sailor Moon. However, my favorite character in the series is Sailor Mercury. She is someone many shy introverts can relate to. If you have also suffered from shyness, you might see a reflection of your own journey from...
If you sometimes wake up with a sense of anxiety, you’re not alone, and it’s not 'all in your head.' Researchers have discovered our bodies get a head start on the day by releasing cortisol, the so-called 'stress hormone,’ about 45 minutes before we wake. This peaks...
This first blog post is a lot overdue. Maybe by a decade! For one of my big creative goals, I planned to start a blog several years ago, after I read "My Blogging Secrets", by Amber McNaught of Forever Amber. Her blog is one I still read, and the comments there keep...
Do you ever find yourself unexpectedly on the receiving end of getting unwanted advice you didn’t ask for, leaving you feeling stressed or defensive? It’s a familiar experience for many of us; you’re certainly not alone in feeling this way. Understanding the motives...