There was a time in my life when I was constantly over-giving — always available for others, always the one people could count on.

At the time, I didn’t realize that this behavior stemmed from a deep longing to be chosen, to feel important.

I was fighting to be seen, to make sure I wouldn’t be forgotten.

Needless to say, it was draining… but I didn’t see it until the pain of not receiving what I wanted — or receiving only crumbs — became unbearable.

Can you relate?

If so, you’re not alone. ...

Have you ever caught yourself replaying a situation over and over in your head — wishing you’d said or done something differently, hoping things had turned out another way, or trying to convince yourself that you made the right decision?

That’s mental looping.

And it’s not “just overthinking.”

It’s your mind trying to process stuck emotional energy — energy your body hasn’t yet released. When your inner world doesn’t match your outer reality, your mind goes into overdrive trying to make sense...