Jennifer L. Ayres, Ph.D., ABPP, HSP
Bored. Stuck. In a rut. This reflection explores how feeling stuck often signals the beginning of change, as our need for safety meets our natural
When life suddenly falls apart, it can feel impossible to find courage. A reflection on starting over, steadying yourself, and rebuilding when everything changes. “Courage
Finding Clarity, Steadiness, and Support When Fear Overwhelms In this final blog of the three-part series, we explore how self-doubt and self-compassion work together—alongside bravery
Avoiding Burnout and Listening to Your Inner Compass Familiar habits and comfortable jobs are hard to change. They make our lives easier to manage in
A self-compassionate practice for fear, follow-through, and new beginnings Self-doubt often shows up just when we’re trying to move forward. In this reflective essay, a
What a Left-Turn Lane, a Kind Stranger, and My Children Taught Me About Human Connection When I read the news right now, I worry that
When you’re emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed, doing more and pushing through aren’t the answers. A psychologist reflects on burnout, letting go, and conserving energy after a hard year.
A psychologist’s guide to navigating workplace holiday pressure and burnout, setting self-compassionate boundaries, and protecting your emotional energy. Dear Jennifer, My company gets really into
Circa 1999, I was in my final year of graduate school, sitting at my dining room table crafting a long-term career plan for a class