Mental Health & Wellness Blog from Jenny B. Smith
You might not hear the words “body grief” very often, but it’s real. It’s a tender kind of grief that often goes unnamed—a quiet sorrow tied to our relationship with the body. It’s the ache of realizing the body you hoped for—the one you were promised if you worked...
The Surprising Science of Self-Compassion for Building Inner Resilience That Lasts Have you ever thought: Why do I fall apart so easily when things go wrong? Why can’t I stop spiraling when I make a mistake? Sometimes I feel like I’m failing at life because I can’t...
Why Setting Boundaries Can Make You Feel So Guilty—Even When You’re Just Taking Care of Yourself There’s a certain kind of guilt that shows up the moment you try setting boundaries that help you care for yourself. You say no—and immediately feel mean, like you...