My story

For years, I lived in a quiet cycle of over-performance and emotional overload. I believed “things always go wrong for me.” That belief followed me for nearly four decades — until it didn’t.

“Emotions are powerful. Your mood determines how you interact with people, how much money you spend, how you deal with challenges, and how you spend your time. Gaining control over your emotions will help you become mentally stronger.”  ― Ami Morin, 3 Powerful Ways to Gain Control Over Your Emotions

Early on in my childhood, I adopted the mindset of: “Things always go wrong for me!” And I would end up in some awkward situation that my friends would classify as “typical Ana!” It was as if I found myself in a spiral, a vortex of my own creation, but one I didn’t have the power to get out of. 37 years went by until my self-inflicted vortex drove me to a burnout. With a 3-year-old child and a lovely husband I knew I needed a life change. This time for real! “But where should I start?” “Gain control of your emotions!”, they said. How do I do that??

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Where do I even begin?”. That moment may be the very edge that changes your life.

If this resonates, you’re not alone. Let’s talk — sometimes the first step is simply sharing your story.