Rebekah LaRobardiere Rebekah LaRobardiere

Stress, Mental Load, and the Need for Control

Stress often stems from the invisible mental load we carry—the endless to-do lists, planning, and emotional labor. Many of us take on this load not just out of necessity but because we crave control. We believe that controlling the outcome will make things safer, smoother, or “right.”

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Rebekah LaRobardiere Rebekah LaRobardiere

Embracing the Beauty of Living in the Gray:

In a world where we often seek clarity and certainty, the temptation to see everything in black and white can be overwhelming. We categorize people, behaviors, and beliefs into neat boxes labeled "right" or "wrong," "good" or "bad," "yes" or "no." But what if there is so much more beyond this binary thinking? What if the richness of life lies in the gray areas?

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