Angel Ianakiev

You know that feeling after Thanksgiving dinner? Where you are just kinda miserable because you put too much on your plate? The holiday season is here and it can be easy to say yes to all the activities and fun events. Taking on too many responsibilities often starts with good intentions. You want to help, to contribute, to show up for the people and causes that matter to you. But when every “yes” comes at the expense of your own peace, something has to give. Overloading yourself with...

We all wear masks and not just the kind you find on Halloween. Emotional masking means hiding or suppressing what we truly feel in order to appear “okay.” It’s a coping mechanism that allows us to fit in, avoid judgment, or maintain peace. We smile when we’re exhausted, laugh when we feel like crying, and say, “I’m fine” even when we are definitely not. While it can help us navigate social situations, it often comes at a quiet cost to our emotional well-being. At times, masking can serve a...

There’s something magical about fall, and it's not the Pumpkin Spice. The air is crisp, warm colors everywhere, and of course, the...