But inside, I was always striving. There was a voice in my head that said, “This is good, but it’ll be better once you achieve the next thing.” So I kept pushing, chasing, and prioritizing work—even at the expense of my marriage, my presence as a mother, and my peace of mind.

Eventually, that life I’d worked so hard to build collapsed. And strangely, that collapse became the doorway to something better than I ever imagined.

In August 2023, I stepped off the hamster wheel and committed to learning how to live in the now. That decision changed everything.

Since choosing presence over pressure, here’s what’s unfolded in my life:

• Less stress than ever before. I no longer live in constant worry about the future or regret about the past. I’m able to meet my life with calm, clarity, and deep trust.

• Real joy in the everyday. I’ve become the playful mom and connected wife I always wanted to be. The sound of birds, the feel of fresh sheets, or the smell of rain fills me with gratitude. I used to miss these moments because I was so focused on “what’s next.”

• Freedom from emotional spirals. When anxiety or sadness hits, I no longer get stuck there. I’ve learned to pause, ground myself, and move through it with resilience.

• A life that flows. Without overworking or forcing outcomes, things now unfold in surprising and beautiful ways. I no longer hustle—I allow, and that’s led me to more fulfillment than ever before.

This transformation didn’t come from achieving more. It came from fully embracing what I already had.

Now, I help women do the same.