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Embracing enough-ness in a world that always wants more. We're tackling contentment this week. Woo hoo! That elusive, mystical state of being where you finally stop side-eyeing your neighbour’s new car, your coworker’s Instagram-worthy vacations, or that influencer who somehow “effortlessly” decorates her house for every season like she’s got Martha Stewart on speed dial. It sounds nice, doesn’t it? Like finally reaching the end of Netflix and realizing you’ve won at life. But here’s the thing: contentment isn’t about winning - it’s about stopping the game entirely. Let’s unpack this, shall we? Because if you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I’ll be happy when…” or “Why can’t I have that?” this post is for you. We’re going to dive into all the details around contentment and as usual, we’ll do it with a healthy dose of humour. What Is Contentment, Anyway? Let’s start with the basics. Contentment is not the same as happiness. Happiness is that fleeting rush of dopamine when your...

The hidden rage behind always being agreeable. Ah, the people pleasers. You know who you are. You’re the one who says “yes” when you mean “no,” who volunteers to organize the office holiday party even though you’re already drowning in deadlines, and who compliments someone’s questionable haircut because you “don’t want to hurt their feelings.” But here’s the twist: under that sunny, accommodating exterior is a simmering cauldron of rage. People pleasers? They’re some of the angriest people you’ll ever meet. Not in an obvious, yelling-at-the-barista way. No, people pleasers are stealthy angry. They’re the passive-aggressive champions of the world. So, let’s unpack this paradox. Why are people pleasers the angriest people in the room? And more importantly, why does it feel like they’re smiling through clenched teeth most of the time?                  What Is a People Pleaser? First, let’s define the species. A people pleaser is some...