If you’ve ever thought, “I have no clue who I am,” you’re not alone. Identity can feel blurry after trauma, survival mode, people-pleasing, or years of living by other people’s expectations. This post explores how values can help you reconnect with what matters, make more aligned choices, and build a stronger sense of self one small step at a time.

"I have no clue who I am." If this sounds familiar, you might be suffering from a gap between your "Real Self" and your "Ideal Self." This post explores how identifying your core values like Benevolence, Resilience, and Growth, can help you build a stronger, more authentic identity.

Our relationship with money is often written for us long before we earn our first dollar. In this deeply personal and academic post, I explore my own 'money paradigm,' shaped by experiences with homelessness, foster care, and cultural expectations. I unpack the psychological concepts of 'money scripts' and 'money disorders' to understand my own self-destructive financial behaviors and begin building a healthier future.