When life feels uncertain or heavy, it can be tempting to wait for clarity before moving forward. But what if the path to healing is through, not around? In this post, I explore the foundations of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)—a gentle, empowering approach that invites you to hold space for your emotions, loosen the grip of limiting thoughts, and take brave steps toward what matters most.

In a world that prizes control and productivity, learning to simply let be can feel radical. Rather than fighting against sadness, fear, or uncertainty, we can meet life’s challenges with openness, curiosity, and compassion. This gentle path of allowing and accepting our experiences—no matter how uncomfortable—fosters true emotional freedom and resilience.

Perfectionism can be defined broadly as a personality style, relational style, or a way of making sense of the world, depending on the person. Despite the difficulties associated with perfectionistic tendencies, research shows that it has been steadily increasing over the past 30 years. So, what factors contribute to perfectionism and how can we work with it?