I lost countless hours and days replaying conversations with my parent, as though my mind was wilfully punishing me. Other times, my mind and body felt off kilter, I couldn’t access my energy. I found myself living in a twilight zone, never fully in the present moment.

Two things helped me collapse time and become more fully present. First, I stopped wishing my parent would change – a game changer but challenging to convince my mind and heart to collaborate. Second, I realised my thoughts, feelings and behaviours were habitual. I learned to recognise the patterns and interrupt them – working with both my conscious habits and the subconscious one’s underneath.

If you have been wondering how to break out of the habits and mental loops you’re caught up in, then please click through and explore what’s waiting for you. At the very least, it will bring you joy. Truth is, most people want from their parent what they aren’t willing to give themselves, self-compassion. It all starts here.