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You're Not Stuck . . .You're Avoiding

You're Not Stuck . . .You're Avoiding

You're Not Stuck . . .You're AvoidingDana S Diaz
Published on: 23/03/2026

Women so often feel stuck, when, really, they're hiding within the temporary safety of avoidance. They have been conditioned to tolerate and endure as a societal standard; and therefore fear the consequences of assertion, leading to burnout and illness.

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5 Lies High-Functioning Women Tell Themselves

5 Lies High-Functioning Women Tell Themselves

5 Lies High-Functioning Women Tell ThemselvesDana S Diaz
Published on: 09/03/2026

Gender role expectations continue to control the way we see ourselves, as women, and our place in this world. Despite how far we've come, we continue to gas light ourselves about the chronic stress and overwhelm of trying to do it all and be it all.

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Thanks, but no thanks: Setting boundaries to protect your peace this holiday season

Thanks, but no thanks: Setting boundaries to protect your peace this holiday season

Thanks, but no thanks: Setting boundaries to protect your peace this holiday seasonDana S Diaz
Published on: 24/11/2025

In this grim depiction of what a "happy holiday" truly looks like for many Americans, statistics show that a significant percentage of adults experience heightened stress and increased physical symptoms as a result, during the holiday season.

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