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The Anxiety Isn’t About the Task. It’s About Being Seen

Christine Horn — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:10:57 +0000

There’s a misunderstanding we often make about anxiety when we try to start again. We assume the fear is about the task itself, be it writing, exercise, routine, or showing up. But often, that isn’t where the anxiety lives. The anxiety sits in visibility. Stepping back in When you return to something after a pause, …

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Why Restarting Feels Harder Than Stopping

Christine Horn — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:16:56 +0000

There’s a strange thing no one really prepares you for. Stopping something like exercise, writing, eating intentionally, or showing up often happens quietly. Life happens. Illness. Grief. Burnout. Survival mode. But restarting feels loud. It can feel daunting to walk back into big spaces. The gym. The blank page. The publish button. Suddenly, anxiety kicks …

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Alone, But Not Lonely: Peace In Solitude

Christine Horn — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:54:30 +0000

There’s a profound difference between being alone and feeling lonely. For much of my life, I didn’t understand that distinction. Alone often felt synonymous with loneliness. It conjured up images of empty rooms, quiet nights, and a hollow ache deep within—the kind that whispers, “You’re missing something… or someone.” My journey to this understanding began …

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Speak Up: How to Advocate for Yourself

Christine Horn — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:37:43 +0000

Have you ever hesitated to speak your mind in a meeting, ask for a raise you deserve, or set boundaries in a relationship?You’re not alone. For many women, speaking up for oneself may feel challenging. However, it is a vital tool for shaping one’s life, career, and relationships. Advocating for yourself isn’t just about being …

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Starting Fresh: Writing After a Challenging Year

Christine Horn — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 18:14:33 +0000

It’s been a while since I’ve written anything here and if you’ve been following this blog, you may have noticed the silence. If you’re new here, welcome, I hope my words will resonate with you in some way. This past year has been one of the most challenging periods of my life. As someone who …

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Mental Health Poem

Christine Horn — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 09:43:21 +0000

Mental health is not a choice It does not care about your voice Your age, your gender, your race, your faith, It can affect you in any state Mental health is not a flaw It does not follow any law It can be hidden or be seen It can be mild or extreme Mental health …

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You Don’t Look Depressed

Christine Horn — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 02:51:14 +0000

There have been numerous times when I have heard this statement, you don’t look depressed or you don’t look like you struggle with anxiety or mental health problems; but what do depression and anxiety look like? The general expectation of someone struggling with their mental health is that they would be always sad, angry, or …

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How To Cope With Loneliness

Christine Horn — Wed, 25 May 2022 08:30:53 +0000

We all experiences loneliness from time to time, yet each person’s experience will be different. One way to describe loneliness is the feeling that we get when our needs for social contact aren’t satisfied. There are people who choose to live alone and be happy without much social contact with others; others might find this …

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You Can Always Start Again

Christine Horn — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 20:36:56 +0000

It’s the first day of 2022, Happy New Year everybody! 2021 was not a good year for me, physically, emotionally, mentally, and financially. After losing more close family during the year, my grief was so intense, I lost interest in the things that I loved and that kept me going. I don’t remember the number …

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Dear Mums, You Don’t Have To be Perfect

Christine Horn — Tue, 11 May 2021 23:20:43 +0000

I came across this quote and it made me think about the sacrifices parents make for their children, especially mothers. “Motherhood is a choice you make every day, to put someone else’s happiness and well-being ahead of your own, to teach the hard lessons, to do the right thing even when you’re not sure …

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