Karla Daly Therapy

You know that feeling of sitting in the car for ten minutes before you can walk inside?

I know I’m not the only one who’s felt completely overwhelmed when everyone needed something from me at once.

That feeling is real. Your body isn’t overreacting. It’s responding to a full plate.

You are not the only one. Most of the women I work with are carrying more than anyone can see.

It gets easier when you learn to notice overwhelm before it takes over. Start with one small step. A few slow breaths. A five minute break. Asking for help out loud.

If this has been you lately, my 1:1 counselling and movement sessions can support you.

I’ll also be launching my 12-month small group Circle soon. Send me a message to be the first to know. ❤️

For a long time I thought ‘kind’ and ‘people-pleaser’ were the same word. Turns out, they’re not.

Kindness comes from choice. People-pleasing comes from fear - of conflict, of disappointing someone, of not being liked.

They can look exactly the same from the outside. Same smile, same yes, same showing up. The difference is what’s happening underneath - whether I’m doing it because I want to, or because some part of me doesn’t feel safe doing anything else.

I’m not trying to become less kind. I’m learning to give myself the same kindness I give everyone else.

If this felt familiar, you’re not alone in it - save this post or send it to someone who needs the reminder too 💖