Why You’re Not as Calm as You Want to Be (And What to Do About It)

You wake up determined to be patient. You tell yourself today will be different. But by the time breakfast is over, you’ve already snapped at your kids, feel overwhelmed by your to-do list, and wonder why staying calm is so hard.

I see this all the time with the women I support. You’re not lazy or bad at mindfulness. The truth is, staying calm isn’t just about willpower—it’s about what’s happening beneath the surface.