The Pivot journal
Bite-sized breakthroughs: 5-minute reads to fuel your transformation.
How to Set Goals When You’re in a Life Pivot
Most goal setting advice assumes you know what you want and where you're going. But during a pivot, you often don’t. You're in between identities, in between chapters. You may be grieving old dreams, questioning your path, or simply out of sync with the goals you used to chase.
5 Signs You’re Stuck in Life and How to Break Free
Life isn’t always a smooth journey, and it’s natural to encounter roadblocks along the way. However, feeling stuck for an extended period can leave you frustrated, uninspired, and uncertain about what’s next. If you’re finding it hard to move forward, don’t worry—you’re not alone. This article will explore the key signs of being stuck in life and actionable steps to help you break free and reclaim your sense of purpose.
How to Make Big Life Decisions Without Overthinking Everything
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid of making the wrong choice? This guide shares 6 simple, grounded steps to help you make big life decisions without overthinking everything — and start trusting yourself again.
Empowering The Highly Sensitive Person: Breathwork Techniques for Emotional Well-Being
While everyone can benefit from incorporating conscious breathing into their daily routine, it is especially helpful for highly sensitive people. Being highly sensitive means having an increased sensitivity to both internal and external stimuli, which can often lead to overstimulation and overwhelm. However, with the right breathwork practices, these individuals can learn to manage their nervous system and reclaim control over their emotions.
Breathwork 101: A Guided Tour to Understanding The Power of Breathing Techniques
In today’s fast-paced world, people are constantly feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Between work deadlines, family responsibilities and maintaining a social life, it is no wonder that many individuals struggle to find balance and peace in their daily lives. This is where breathwork comes in – a powerful practice that has been gaining popularity as a tool for relaxation and self-discovery.
What Is The Subconscious Mind And Why It’s Important When Navigating Change
Navigating change is rarely just about making external decisions. It’s about what happens inside you. What you believe is possible. What feels safe. What you think you deserve. That’s why understanding the subconscious mind is so essential when you’re in a life pivot. You can consciously want growth. But if your subconscious isn’t on board? You might sabotage, hesitate, or loop in the same patterns.
Transform Your Life with the Simple Act of Breathing: The Science Behind Breathwork Therapy
The science behind breathwork lies in its effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls essential functions such as heart rate, digestion, hormone release and stress response. It consists of two branches - the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), which triggers the 'fight or flight' response when we perceive danger or stress; and the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), which promotes relaxation and restorative processes.
Why Working With Emotions Is One Of The Most Important Thing To Do? And 3 Surprising Things That You Might Have Not Known.
I have previously discussed how valuable it is for Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) to focus on unprocessed emotions that are often stored in our subconscious, or "body," and which can influence many aspects of our lives.
Highly Sensitive Person Test: Are You an HSP?
I have put together a questionnaire that will help you to find out if you are a HSP. It is important to note that sensitivity levels vary and one's upbringing and environment can play a significant role in how these traits manifest.
Survival Strategies That HSPs Often Create (Unconsciously)
Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) often create coping mechanisms during their childhood, whether they are aware of it or not, due to their extra sensitivity.
5 Ways HSPs Brain Is Different And Why That Is Important To Understand?
Diving deep into embodiment…
Why Highly-Sensitive People Face More Challenges In Life?
As a highly sensitive person, one common sentiment that I often hear is the feeling of not belonging. This was something that I personally struggled with for most of my life, until I stumbled upon a crucial piece of information
Breathwork For Emotional Regulation
Although it may be having a moment, Breathwork has been around for thousands of years and has been used within many cultures and as part of different traditions and practices.
The Mind-Body Connection: How Breathwork Can Change Your Life
For centuries, western medicine has separated the mind and body into two distinct entities, but in recent decades, research has amassed proving the intricate mind-body connection.
How Our Emotions Can Be Mapped To The Body
When thinking of emotions, we often relate them to the inner workings of our mind, but a new study by Finnish researchers now suggests that different emotional states can be connected to distinct bodily sensations
The Nervous-System: The Body’s Command Centre
The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that allow our bodies to communicate and function properly.
What Are Mirror Neurons And Why This Is Important To Understand For HSPs?
Mirror neurons are specialized brain cells that allow us to understand the actions and intentions of others by mirroring their behaviors in our own minds.