BLOG – with Carly Ann
I write about wellbeing through the lens of self-esteem and knowing your worth. Here you’ll find guidance on managing anxiety rooted in past pain, learning to soothe your younger self, and understanding how therapy can support you in creating the life you truly want.
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Self-Soothing in the Moment˙
Why Self-Soothing Doesn’t Always Work in the Moment (And What Actually Helps) If you’ve ever tried to calm yourself during a wave of anxiety and found that the techniques you learned didn’t seem to work, you’re not alone. Many people ask why they struggle to self-soothe in the moment, even when they know helpful strategies…
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Checking in with Your Thoughts Like This is Self-Love
This one is very much inspired to client conversations! A lot of the time, our thoughts feel like facts… but they’re often not true. When you’re anxious or struggling with self-worth, your mind can tell you things that sound real, like “I’m not good enough” or “Something will go wrong” But most of the time, these thoughts are opinions,…
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The Rejection Wounds
I want to offer you a little experiment for when you’re sitting in rejection. The “well, that didn’t go how I hoped” feeling. Or worse, the silence that feels like a no but you’re not quite sure. Before you spiral and turn this into a story about your worth or capabilities, ask: “What if this…
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Love is Not a Pie: How to Handle Jealousy Without Losing Yourself
Have you ever felt that sharp pang in your chest when your partner or friend shows attention to someone else? That instant rush of worry, fear, or comparison? That’s jealousy – and you’re not alone. Almost everyone experiences it at some point, yet many of us struggle to understand it without judging ourselves. I’m Carly…
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