You know that feeling: You're sitting in front of your laptop. Your to-do list is breathing down your neck. You're not tired… But somehow, you can’t move. That’s not laziness. That’s catatonic fatigue, a silent, sneaky burnout symptom most people don’t talk about. That's not what catatonic means 😂 What does being catatonic mean? This stuck, frozen state can happen when your nervous system is overloaded and your brain quietly shuts down “non-essential” tasks like emails, dishes… even getting...
16 days ago • 1 min read
This week came with a load of stress 😩. From dealing with unsatisfied clients, creating content late into the night, to sending a debtor reminder to pay me for March work! I was STRESSED! Guess who slumped into stress eating? Me. I had that urge to munch on something even after eating enough food. I had to check myself immediately! Somebody say MINDFUL EATING If you've ever had that snack attack even when you just ate lunch, welcome to the club.That urge to chew something while doom-scrolling...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Hi again 😊, As promised, let’s talk about how to eat slower, because while the idea is simple, breaking old habits isn’t always easy. Me, after one more spoonful of the delicious meal 😩 So here are two gentle strategies I’m trying myself: 1. The 2-Minute Pause Halfway through your next meal, stop for two full minutes. Put your fork down. Sip water. Breathe. Ask yourself: – Am I still hungry? – How is my body feeling? There’s no right answer. Just check in. Here's a little something I love to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I’ve been learning a lot lately in my nutrition course, and today I want to share something that surprised me. It’s not about what to eat or how much; it’s about how we eat.Because sometimes, the smallest shift makes the biggest difference. Last week, I told you how I used to finish my food without tasting it, all in a bid to catch up with work or other tasks.This often leaves me feeling heavy, tired, or weirdly unsatisfied after eating. If this is your experience, stay put, because you are...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi reader, As usual, I was caught up in a myriad of activities and pressed for time, and I ate my lunch standing up. No music, no peace, just me… chewing while pacing between my desk and the sink like a cartoon character. It wasn’t until hours later that I said, “Hold up, did I even taste this food that I had eaten?" Seriously, that's how most of us function, from breakfast to bed to work—no peace, no break. So here’s your Friday reminder from a woman who’s still learning to listen to her...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
If you’re always chasing something, even after a productive day, this one’s for you. You planned the day, handled your work, replied to messages, crossed things off, and maybe even remembered to drink water. Yet somehow, it still feels like you didn’t do enough.Can you relate? Let’s talk about it. Because this “always behind” feeling isn’t about productivity.It’s about over-functioning, invisible labour, and comparison traps—and if you’re a woman balancing work, wellness, and a million tiny...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Everyone thinks burnout has to be dramatic, but it rarely is. It’s not always panic attacks or full-on meltdowns. Most times, it’s quiet. It looks like checking off to-dos on autopilot, replying to messages without thinking, switching tabs endlessly, and pretending you’re okay because… well, the work has to get done. But here’s the thing: just because you’re functioning doesn’t mean you’re okay. We often think of stress as something loud and obvious—tears, panic, shouting, shutting down. But...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Dear reader, this is what you need to know about phone use and neck pain There was a week when I noticed something strange: I had to turn my entire upper body just to look over my shoulder. My neck had grown so stiff that even everyday movements felt uncomfortable. At first, I blamed it on sleep posture. Then I suspected my office chair. But the issue persisted, and then it clicked. The hours I spent looking down at my phone, checking messages, scrolling through social media, reading, and...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
A little throwback for you... Last August, we had a massive fire incident, and I went full paw patrol mode, trying to save the day. Who knew it would backfire? 😩. I joined the neighbours who came to help quench the fire to carry mid-sized buckets of water upstairs. Heroic, right? Well, until the next morning. I woke up, and my right wrist was screaming. Painful to move. Couldn’t even open a bottle of water. If this wasn’t a weapon formed against me by me, I don't know what else it would be....
about 2 months ago • 1 min read