by tanya | Apr 20, 2026 | Reflections
Many of us were taught that progress requires effort. Work harder. Push through. Keep going no matter what. In some situations, perseverance can be valuable. But there’s a difference between perseverance and constant pushing. When pushing becomes our default response...
by tanya | Apr 13, 2026 | Reflections
Most people can remember a moment when they felt something was wrong — long before they could explain why. A conversation that didn’t sit right. A decision that felt heavy instead of exciting. A situation where your body felt, This isn’t for me. And yet, instead of...
by tanya | Apr 6, 2026 | Reflections
Change rarely begins with a dramatic moment. More often, it starts quietly. A sense of restlessness you can’t quite explain. A feeling that something in your life no longer fits the way it once did. A subtle voice inside that says, There must be more than this. At...
by tanya | Mar 30, 2026 | Reflections
The Myth of “I’m Not Academic” Many adults carry a quiet belief about themselves. It might sound something like this: I’m not very academic. School was never really my thing. Other people are better at studying than I am. Often these beliefs formed years ago —...
by tanya | Mar 24, 2026 | Reflections
How Your Nervous System Affects Learning Have you ever sat down to study or concentrate — and found your mind simply wouldn’t cooperate? You read the same paragraph three times. Your thoughts wander. Your body feels restless or tired. It’s easy in those moments to...
