A friend once told me, "I finally feel like I have clarity again." That came after making small shifts in nutrition, movement, and daily habits. It reminded me that real change doesn’t require perfection—it just requires starting. 👉 What’s one area where you’d love more clarity right now?

I used to think success meant doing more — more clients, more hours, more commitments. But in reality, it just left me drained. The shift came when I realized success wasn’t about how much I could cram in… but about creating space for what mattered. 👉 What’s one thing you’ve let go of recently that created more peace in your life?

You don’t need to become someone else to change your life. You just need to remember who you already are. 💭 When was the last time you felt most like yourself?

Stop Waiting for Someday Most of us wait until we’re exhausted, burned out, or even sick before we finally decide to make a change. But what if we didn’t wait until things got that far? The truth is, there’s never a perfect time. Schedules will always be busy. Life will always feel full. September is a reminder that fresh starts don’t need to wait for January. The opportunity to reset is right here, right now. What’s one thing you’ve been waiting to start… that you could take action on today?

If Cognitive Defusion (mentioned earlier) is learning to see thoughts as passing events, Cognitive Fusion is the opposite. It’s when your thoughts feel like absolute truth and dictate your behavior. We feel super attached to the thoughts that we have. This concept also comes from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and helps explain why some thoughts can feel overwhelming or controlling. ✨ What Cognitive Fusion Is - Cognitive Fusion happens when you become entangled with your thoughts.(Thinking that you and your thoughts are one and the same) - Instead of noticing a thought, you treat it as reality. - This can lead to rigid thinking, avoidance, or impulsive actions. - Explains why negative thoughts can become so powerful; language and how we internalize it really does shape our experiences. 🧠 Why It Matters - Fusion can intensify anxiety, depression, and self-criticism. - It narrows your ability to act according to your values. - You may find yourself reacting automatically instead of responding intentionally. 🛠️ Signs of Cognitive Fusion 1. Literal Thinking ⚠️--treating every thought as a fact 2. Emotion Overdrive 💢-emotion intensity occurs because our thoughts and reality blend together 3. Rigid Behavior 🚫-acting on unhelpful thoughts even if they go against your values 4. Loss of Perspective 🌀-difficulty seeing other possibilites or alternative options 🌿 How to Begin Unfusing (there are more examples of this in a previous post on cognitive defusion) 1. Name the Thought 🏷️--"i am having a thought that____" 2. Practice Mindfulness 🧘-focus on your body sensations and your breath and notice the thoughts as "just" thoughts; we don't always need to engage with thoughts. 3. Use Defusion Techniques 🌊--these were covered in a previous post (sing it, visualize it floating away, write it out) 4. Reconnect with Values 💖- Ask yourself, "If I was not hooked by this thought right now, what action would align with my values?" 💬 Question to consider: Have you noticed when you get “hooked” by a thought? What helps you unhook and return to the present?