Have you ever wanted to set boundaries but found yourself saying yes anyway? Have you ever wanted to speak for yourself, yet stayed silent? Do you feel like you need mental rest or a break, but can’t seem to take one? Have you made a plan, only to notice you’re not following it? Even with the best intentions, do your actions sometimes feel out of step with your mind? This doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. The feelings I just described making a plan but not following it, wanting one thing but doing another are actually very common. In psychology, this is called C ognitive Dissonance . It’s simply the discomfort we feel when our beliefs and actions don’t align. Experiencing this doesn’t mean you’re failing. Often, it simply signals awareness, that something in your life might need gentle alignment. When our actions continuously clash with what our mind wants, it can affect our mood, patience, and even how we connect with others. But discomfort isn’t always something to fix. Some...
As the year comes to a close… Not everything you carried this year was visible. Some days you showed up quietly. Some days you survived. Some days you grew without realizing it. For me, this year held both quiet endurance and meaningful milestones the formal registration of my LLC and the publication of my book " Start Living Your Life" . They didn’t come from perfect moments, but from persistence, healing, and choosing to keep going. Before we rush into a new year, let’s pause and acknowledge the effort it took to be here today. Reflection is not about judgement but about clarity, awareness, and grace. Reflection isn’t meant to weigh us down it’s meant to help us understand and move forward. "What is one thing this year taught you about yourself?" From the canvas within, Sadiya Nishath 💙 The Canvas of Your Mind Rewiring Minds. Rebuilding Hearts. Painted with Healing.