Long after the fever fades, something else lingers. For many, it isn’t exhaustion but a strange urgency—a compulsion to act, to fix, to do—followed by a sudden crash. Thought spirals, memory slips, moments of eerie detachment. This isn’t simply anxiety. It’s not just fatigue. It’s the brain in survival mode, long after the danger has…
The Quiet Pressure of Being an Introverted Perfectionist Introversion and perfectionism are often seen as separate personality traits, but when combined, they create a unique internal experience. Many introverts hold themselves to incredibly high standards, spending excessive time analyzing, preparing, and refining their work before sharing it. This mix of introspection and self-criticism can lead…
Why Success Doesn’t Always Feel Like Enough You’ve built a successful career, worked hard to reach the top of your field, and yet—something feels off. You’re constantly exhausted, questioning whether you’re truly as competent as others believe, and pushing yourself harder just to prove your worth. If this sounds familiar, you may be caught in…
Perhaps you are one of those people who think self-knowledge is unnecessary, esoteric, luxurious, romantic, an activity best left to navel gazers. If so, you might be losing time and money. Self-knowledge is as practical as it can be, a capital investment in mental balance and good judgement. These are money in the bank. True,…