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Rabbit Holes
I didn’t know what hyperfocus was until my ADHD diagnosis in my 40s, but once I learned the word, so much made sense. In this post, I share what it’s like to fall into rabbit holes, how I’ve started to notice when it’s happening, and what I’m learning about making it work for me instead of against me. It’s messy sometimes, but it’s also part of how my brain works—and I’m figuring it out.

Jina Etienne
May 2


Should
"Should" creates invisible barriers, fueling judgment and eroding connection. Letting go invites grace, curiosity, and authenticity.

Jina Etienne
Jan 3


Lola
When I launched this blog, I had great plans. I wanted to share a number of stories, but memories keep popping up and changing those plans.

Jina Etienne
May 2, 2024


Plinko
My journey felt more like a Plinko game. A bit random, for sure. But I'm one of the lucky ones. I won the big prize.

Jina Etienne
Jun 23, 2023


A Gift from Sam
Reviving my journaling practice by embracing a mindfulness technique I learned on a Peloton ride.

Jina Etienne
Jan 7, 2023


Blunt
What's the difference between "blunt' and 'direct'? In my experience, it's all about how you make the other person feel.

Jina Etienne
Feb 16, 2022


Pivot
Aha moments are powerful, and often lead to powerful, lasting change.

Jina Etienne
Jul 2, 2021


Un-Stuck
Have you ever put yourself out there, said you were going to do something or finish something, only to miss the deadline.

Jina Etienne
Apr 7, 2021


Procrastination
Turns out, planning to finish “tomorrow” hasn’t been a great strategy. As the days and weeks ticked by I felt pressure to post something.

Jina Etienne
Jan 23, 2021


Fearless-ish
Over the years, people told me I come across as confident. I scratched my head every time. I don't feel confident, especially in a group.

Jina Etienne
Oct 28, 2020


Please & Thank You
Our habits are the most powerful lessons we give our children.

Jina Etienne
Oct 6, 2020


Elusive
The “just be yourself” thing is overplayed. If it was that easy, we’d all be doing it.

Jina Etienne
Sep 14, 2020


Pendulum
I started this blog to share my journey to living fearlessly, how I learned to stop paying the high emotional cost of covering up.

Jina Etienne
Aug 31, 2020
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