The Stardust Self Journal
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Thoughtful articles exploring the patterns, experiences, relationships and nervous system responses that shape how we think, feel and move through life.
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Why Do I React So Strongly? Understanding Your Nervous System
Have you ever found yourself crying over something small, snapping at someone you love, completely shutting down during an argument, or feeling
10 Signs You’re Living in Survival Mode (Not Living at All)
Have you ever reached the end of the day and realised you cannot remember actually enjoying any of it? You answered the
People Pleasing Isn’t Kindness—It’s Often Survival
People-pleasing can look like kindness from the outside. You help everyone. You avoid conflict. You say yes when people need something. You
What Is Your Protector Type? The Different Ways We Learn to Stay Safe
Have you ever wondered why you react so differently from someone else when life becomes stressful? One person may become highly organised
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns
Have you ever looked back at your relationships and wondered why the same story keeps repeating? The people may have different personalities,
Anxiety or Intuition? How to Tell the Difference
You feel a sudden knot in your stomach. A thought enters your mind: something is wrong. Is it anxiety creating another frightening
