Finding My Light: A Journey to Peace and Purpose in Croatia
Sitting seaside with the Adriatic glistening before me, I sip my coffee and take in the peaceful November warmth. It feels surreal that this is my life now—a life I’ve longed for, surrounded by the timeless beauty of Solta, Old Town Split, and the Biokovo mountains. Little by little, I’ve shed what no longer serves me, learning to trust myself and embrace the present. My therapist recently remarked on my happiness, a stark contrast to when I first arrived, burdened by sadness. Today, I know that surviving my past has made me resilient; starting over is not from scratch, but a new beginning enriched by all my experiences.
10 Mindset Shifts to Transform Your Life: A Practical Guide
If I had to guess, you’ve probably been there too. Maybe you didn’t think you worked hard enough to deserve that promotion. Perhaps you blamed yourself when your partner was unkind or believed you didn’t deserve that little treat because you missed a workout. Maybe you felt guilty about taking an hour for yourself because you didn’t finish tasks for your kids. But now, something’s changed. Why now? For me, I simply got tired of feeling unworthy. I started asking, “Why can’t I just have what I want without feeling like I have to overwork or ‘earn it’?”