If you’ve ever tried to build a habit and thought, “Why can’t I just stick to this?” this might help. For a long time, I thought my problem was willpower. Or motivation. Or discipline. But what I’ve learned is that a lot of “failed habits” aren’t about mindset at all. They’re about the nervous system. When your nervous system feels under pressure, unsafe, overwhelmed, or stretched too thin, it doesn’t care about your good intentions. It cares about survival. So even if you want to eat well, move your body, rest more, show up consistently… your system might be quietly pulling you back to what feels familiar and safe. Not because it’s best for you. But because it’s known. That’s why habits often fall apart when: - you’re stressed - you’re tired - you’re emotionally overloaded - you’re trying to do too much at once Your body goes into protection mode. And protection always beats plans. I see this in myself all the time. When I’m regulated and steady, habits feel simple. When I’m dysregulated, everything feels harder and I start asking myself what’s wrong with me. Nothing is wrong. My system just needs support before it can change. This is why pushing harder usually backfires. And why being kind to yourself actually helps habits stick. Small changes. Low pressure. Safety first. Not forcing. Not shaming. Not trying to overhaul your life when your system is already stretched. If you’ve been stuck in the stop–start cycle, it doesn’t mean you lack commitment. It usually means your nervous system hasn’t felt safe enough to stay consistent. And that’s something you can work with, gently. What habit keeps falling apart when you’re stressed? I share a lot of this kind of nervous-system-aware support inside The Sacred Pause. (I have just launched a course in there that will help with this). If this spoke to you, you’re very welcome to join us.

I’ve been showing up in a few different spaces recently, not really with a plan, more just listening and noticing what’s being shared, what’s underneath the words, what people are actually saying without always meaning to say it. And something keeps standing out. So many people are doing so much inner work. They’re reflecting, journalling, trying to stay grounded, trying to trust themselves, trying to hold it all together, and yet they’re doing it quietly, often on their own, often questioning whether they’re too sensitive or overthinking or somehow missing something everyone else seems to have figured out. I keep seeing people doubting their intuition, softening their truth to fit the room they’re in, carrying a lot without really having anywhere safe to put it down. And it’s made me think about how rarely we actually have spaces that let us just be, without fixing, explaining, or performing our growth. Honestly, most of us don’t need more information or another thing to work on. We need spaces that feel steady, grounding, and human. Spaces where your nervous system can soften a little. Where you don’t have to be “on”. Where sensitivity isn’t something to manage, it’s something that’s respected. That’s kind of how the Empowered Spirit Tribe has naturally become what it is. Not because I set out to build something flashy or perfect, but because there was a real need for somewhere slower, quieter, and more real. A place to land, to reflect, to reconnect with yourself without being rushed or told what you should be doing. I’ve watched people soften there in ways that feel subtle but powerful. Not because they were pushed or guided or told what to do, but because they finally felt safe enough to listen to themselves again. So if you’ve been craving a space that feels grounding rather than noisy, intuitive rather than performative, and supportive without pressure, this might be something your body recognises before your mind does.

I’ve been waiting for this New Moon. Not because it’s about doing more, but because it’s about beginning differently. This Monday, 19th January, we’re opening the SoulWise New Moon Celebration — a FREE, 5-day experience inside the Empowered Spirit Tribe, marking the first New Moon of the year in a way that feels grounded, human, and real. This isn’t a challenge. It’s not a reset that asks you to overhaul your life. It’s a gentle, intentional return to yourself. Across the week, we’ll move through 🌑 a grounding New Moon ritual ✍️ a live journaling session with @Judith Leroy Esvan 🎁 a New Beginnings bundle 🧘 a live New Moon meditation 🤍 and a live SoulWise Sister Circle to close the week together There will be live sessions, shared space, quiet reflection, and yes - a few beautiful prizes for those who feel called to show up and engage - but the heart of this week isn’t competition. It’s connection. Everything is FREE, live inside the Empowered Spirit Tribe, and it’s also a real taste of what unfolds inside the SoulWise Sanctuary each month. If you’re already inside, this is for you. If someone’s been on your heart, invite them in. We begin Monday 🌑 Times are in shown are Bali timezone. (The replays will remain the community for a limited time) Love, Jocelyn 🤍

Check out this week’s blog post! 👉 https://www.lynnlarson.com/post/architecture-of-wealth

I’m opening the doors to something very close to my heart. The SoulWise New Moon Celebration is a FREE, 5-day experience hosted inside the Empowered Spirit Tribe, marking the first New Moon of 2026. Across the five days, you can expect: - Gentle ritual and intention setting - Journaling, meditation, and grounding practices - A live guest session with @Judith Leroy Esvan (Cozy Cosmic Journaling for the New Moon) - A calm, welcoming community space Everything shared live will later move into the SoulWise Sanctuary, so this week acts as a real taster of what unfolds there every month. There will also be prizes to be won, including: - LIFETIME access to the SoulWise Sanctuary - One month inside the Sanctuary - A SoulWise bundle of your choice If you’ve been curious, this is your invitation. Love, Jocelyn See you inside the Empowered Spirit Tribe 🌙