Alright, my friend. Time for a little self-reflection moment.

Have you ever experienced those times when life just feels messy?

Conflicts pop up, relationships feel strained, things keep not going your way… and it’s all so frustrating?

And then, one day, you have a wild thought. A scary thought. A thought that makes you clutch your pearls and whisper – 

“Wait… am I the drama?”

Listen, I had to sit myself down recently and have this exact conversation. 

Because for all the times I thought, “Why is this happening TO me?” – I had to admit… maybe, just maybe, I had a role in it.

Maybe I was overreacting.
Maybe I didn’t set the boundaries.
Maybe I was holding onto old stories that kept me stuck.
Maybe I was the common denominator in some of the patterns that kept popping up.

Oof. That one stings a little. But you know what? 

Taking accountability is the most powerful thing you can do. Because if you’re the drama, then you’re also the solution.

So, let’s talk real talk:

  • Do you thrive on a little chaos?
  • Do you secretly enjoy having something to complain about?
  • Do you create tests for people and then get mad when they fail them?

If you answered “yes” to any of these, here’s the good news: you can change it once you see it. 

And in this week’s podcast, we’re talking about exactly how to do that. Listen now.

So tell me, are you the drama? Or do you just know someone who is?

With love & drama-free living,

The Seduction of Story

When you point your finger at someone else, remember that three fingers are pointing back at you.

~ Unknown

Ready for an eye-opening mirror exercise?

  1. Think of a current frustration
  2. Write who you blame
  3. Replace their name with yours
  4. Read it aloud

Uncomfortable? Good. This discomfort is the birthplace of self-awareness.

We often craft elaborate narratives where external forces conspire against us. These stories feel delicious – validating our victimhood while absolving us of responsibility. But they’re also prisons of our own making.

The most liberating question isn’t “Why is this happening to me?” but “What part am I playing in this?”

SIMON MILLER Striped Poplin Button-Up

This SIMON MILLER Button-Up is quite the contradiction – and that’s exactly why I bought it.

The structured front handles business meetings with authority, while the unexpected cut-out back brings the element of surprise. This is one piece that refuses to make me choose between my personas.

What appears one way from the front reveals something unexpected from behind – the perfect mirror for those of us who refuse to be just one thing.

Are You the Drama?

SPOILER ALERT: Sometimes we all are.

This week’s episode explores the uncomfortable question many of us avoid: What’s my role in the situations I keep complaining about?

I’m sharing a recent personal revelation that changed how I approach frustrations. And we’ll discuss why recognizing your part in difficult dynamics isn’t about blame – it’s about reclaiming your power to transform them.

// TheEDIT

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