Somewhere along the way, many of us absorbed the message that play is something we’re supposed to outgrow. That as we get older, life needs to be more serious, structured, and productive.

Have you ever found yourself frustrated, wondering, Why do I keep getting in my own way?! Maybe you’ve set a goal, felt excited about it, and then—without warning—you procrastinate, shut down, or retreat into old habits. It feels like you’re “sabotaging” yourself. But what if that’s not what’s happening at all?

Breaking the Stigma: Why Feeling Your Feelings Is the Ultimate Strength

Emotions are not burdens or flaws. They’re messengers, guiding us toward deeper understanding and healing. And the key to unlocking their potential lies in something called interoception—the ability to sense what’s happening inside your body. Think of it as your body’s superpower, one that society may have conditioned you to ignore but that has the potential to transform your emotional health.

Have you ever found yourself frustrated by your inability to break a habit—or form a new one—no matter how determined you were to make a change?