By mid-January, the “new year, new me” motivation often fades, but that doesn’t mean you failed. This post offers a gentler alternative: a self-compassionate new year approach focused on sustainable growth, not self-fixing. Learn how to set intentions that honor where you are, reduce burnout, and help you build a meaningful life without pressure, shame, or unrealistic resolutions.

Feeling like the “therapist friend”? Always supporting others while quietly burning out? Emotional labor is real, and even the most put-together people can feel overwhelmed by constant caretaking. This post explores why it happens, how to set healthier boundaries, and why protecting your energy is an act of care for you and your relationships.