My personal quests

As a child, I was shy, withdrawn, and struggled with ADHD. I had a small, comfortable life and was afraid of the world around me. I was hyper, isolated, lonely and was even kicked out of preschools. I was not the typical extroverted, ambitious go-getter. Growing up, I never thought life could be fulfilling. For over a decade, I was stuck in a routine of school, homework, and video games, with no new experiences. It wasn't until high school when I asked out a girl I liked that things changed. Suddenly, I found myself in social situations, feeling loved and even participated in a play, all while feeling like a zombie due to overmedication.

Over time I was nudged out of my awkward turtle shell. When I started stepping outside my comfort zone, every event felt like a life-changing adventure. It was totally different from the loneliness and fear that I'd grown up with. I overcame my fears of not being good enough and being "too much". Despite a restrictive religious upbringing, I started exploring a lot and learned better management of my ADHD. The more I was open to seeing different perspectives I started questioning beliefs and reforming my own. I took control of my health and medication, and I was simply done being a spectator in my own life. There wouldn't be any more FOMO, regrets, or missed opportunities.

Falling in love with psychology, I became passionate about helping others grow without shame. As a recovering withdrawn nerd, I wanted to make self-development fun and less scary for people, sharing my newfound perspectives and healthier habits. I realized life could be just as cool as any of the games I'd been playing, and I could even be the main character - the hero.

Therapy wasn't the path for me, so it took me some time to figure out where I fit in the psychology world. That's when I discovered coaching - it's all about the present and future, no need to dwell on the past! (And let me tell you, it's definitely the right fit for me).