The Pivot journal
Bite-sized breakthroughs: 5-minute reads to fuel your transformation.
Why “Getting Back to Normal” Isn’t the Goal — And What to Aim for Instead
In the midst of personal transitions, it’s natural to long for something familiar. To try to retrace your steps. To ask, “How can I get back to the way things used to be?” Especially when the ground beneath you feels unstable, the idea of going back to normal can seem comforting, like a safe harbor after a storm.
How to Know You’re in a Life Pivot (Even if Nothing’s “Wrong”)
You don’t have to hit rock bottom to be in a life transition. Some of the biggest pivots start quietly. Not with a breakdown, but with a low hum of restlessness. A quiet sense that something’s off, even if everything technically looks fine. You might still be doing well at work. Your relationships might be steady. From the outside, your life still makes sense.
You’re Allowed to Be in a Transition Without a Plan
There are seasons in life when you outgrow something before you’ve grown into what’s next. You might feel off in your work, disconnected from your goals, or unsure where you’re going. But when you try to plan your way out of it, nothing clicks.
What If You’re Not Lost — Just Between Chapters?
There’s a very particular kind of discomfort that comes when life stops making sense — but nothing dramatic has happened on the outside.
You’re still showing up to work. You’re still fulfilling your obligations. You’re still doing all the things you’re “supposed to” — and yet, you feel distant from your own life.
What to Do When You Want Change But Don’t Know What’s Next
Feeling stuck or unsure about your next steps in life? Learn 8 practical, soulful ways to reconnect with clarity, explore your options, and move forward when you’re in a season of change or transition.
How to Feel More in Control (Without Controlling Everything)
When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, it’s natural to want more control. We try to manage our time, our schedule, our goals, our space. Sometimes even our emotions.
You’re Not Lazy. You’re Probably Just Burnt Out (Here’s What to Try Instead)
If you’re feeling drained, unmotivated, or stuck in self-doubt, you’re likely experiencing burnout — not laziness. Discover 6 gentle, practical ways to restore your energy and reconnect with yourself without guilt or pressure.
How to Feel Like Yourself Again (Without Starting Over)
You might be showing up for your responsibilities. Doing the work. Being present for others. But quietly, you don’t feel like yourself. You’re not sure when it happened. But somewhere along the way, you started feeling disconnected from your own life. Like you’re living it on autopilot.
Why Success Doesn’t Feel Like Enough Anymore
You did what you were supposed to do. You built the career. You ticked the boxes. You maybe even exceeded expectations. But still, something feels off. You’re not in crisis. But you’re also not connected. You find yourself quietly wondering, Why doesn’t this feel better?
What It Really Feels Like to Outgrow a Life That Once Fit
You built this life with intention. You worked hard. You followed the plan. For a while, it fit. Maybe it even felt right. But now, something's shifted. You wake up, go through the motions, and everything looks the same on the outside. But on the inside? It’s different. What once felt aligned now feels off. The pace, the goals, the conversations, even your own ambition – they all feel like they belong to someone you used to be.
What Rest Really Is (And Why It Feels So Hard)
We know we need rest. We crave it. We plan for it. But when the moment comes? We scroll. We clean. We plan the next thing. We fidget. We resist. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.
Feeling Disconnected from Your Work? Here’s What That Might Really Mean
You used to feel purpose in what you did. You cared. You showed up. Maybe you still are – technically doing the job, meeting the deadlines, showing up on time. But lately, something feels different. The energy isn't there. The meaning is missing. You feel distant from your work, like you're going through the motions.
How to Slow Down Without Losing Momentum
Feeling burnt out from always being “on”? Learn how to slow down without losing momentum in your life or business. These 6 simple strategies help you rest, refocus, and keep growing — without the hustle.
Small Shifts That Change Everything (Without Blowing Up Your Life)
There comes a moment in many people’s lives where something inside says, "I can’t keep doing this." Maybe it’s your job. Your schedule. Your relationships. Or the way you’ve been living. You know something needs to shift — but every time you try to figure out what’s next, you hit a wall.
What to Do When You’re Successful on Paper but Unfulfilled Inside
Your life looks successful from the outside, but inside you feel disconnected or unsatisfied. Here’s why that happens — and five gentle steps to help you reconnect with your values, clarity, and deeper purpose.
Navigating Life Transitions: Embracing Change with Confidence and Resilience
Life transitions are inevitable, yet they often bring discomfort, uncertainty, and fear. Whether it's a career change, the end of a long-term relationship, relocating to a new place, or stepping into a new phase of personal growth, transitions can challenge our sense of stability.
Burnout or Misalignment? How to Tell the Difference
You’re tired. You’re foggy. You’re not excited about your work, and even rest doesn’t seem to help anymore. You might think, Maybe I’m just burnt out. But what if the problem isn’t just exhaustion? What if you’re out of alignment with the life you’ve built?
Feeling Off Lately? Here Are 5 Signs You Might Be Out of Alignment
Feeling tired, stuck, or disconnected — even though life looks “fine” on the outside? Here are 5 subtle signs you might be out of alignment and simple ways to come back to yourself, one small shift at a time.
High-Functioning Burnout: The Hidden Exhaustion Behind ‘Holding It All Together’
You’re getting things done. People rely on you. From the outside, it probably looks like you’re thriving. You show up, meet deadlines, take care of the people in your life, and maybe even smile while doing it. But under the surface? You’re tired in a way that rest doesn’t fix. The spark is gone. Everything feels heavier than it used to. And you’re starting to wonder: Is this burnout?
How Visualisation Can Help To Create Transformation in Your Life?
Neuroscientists have long been fascinated by the brain's incredible ability to adapt and change throughout our lives. In recent years, research has shown that one powerful tool in this process is visualization.