Welcome to my blog
I’m Antonya and this is where I write about my journey to becoming the most confident and authentic version of who I came here to be. Explore my blog posts below or if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, use the categories or search box below.
Three fears holding me back from quitting Instagram (and how I’m letting go)
Discover the emotional journey of quitting Instagram and the fears that come with it: fear of missing out, losing relevance, and making mistakes. Perfect for entrepreneurs and individuals seeking balance and freedom from the pressures of online visibility.
After 5 Years Sober Here’s Why I Chose to Drink Again
In this post I reflect on my five years of sobriety and the decision I recently made to drink once more. I explore the emotions of guilt, self-awareness, and personal growth, sharing how I learned to trust myself and embrace freedom from labels, control and fear.
When the healing journey hits you hard
Delving into the emotional highs and lows of life and spiritual awakening, sharing how to embrace the emotions that are ready to be released for healing and growth, and offering support to those on a journey of self-discovery and emotional resilience.
3 things to remember when you're at a crossroads in life
When we’re at the crossroads of life, having to make a decision and choose a path forwards, it can often feel hard to lean into the fear of the unknown and trust we’ll pick the best option. So, what are three things to remember so we can come out of fear and indecision, and into an energy of faith and excitement about the journey ahead?
When life gives you lemons - how to handle big emotions
When we're in a state of emotional turmoil it can feel overwhelming and out of control. Yet big emotions are an opportunity for us to access and alchemise the deep subconscious programming to create powerful shifts in our life.
How to overcome the fear of investing in yourself
Investing in yourself creates space for your potential to bloom, opening doors and inviting in growth to take you to the next level. Yet, why are we so resistant to change and how can we feel worthy of receiving the support we deserve and let go of the fears holding us back?
Are fear and self-doubt clipping your wings?
We are all capable of doing incredible things in our lives but so often we find ourselves stuck in fear and self-doubt. So, how can we begin to free ourselves from these limiting beliefs and truly achieve our dreams?
How to find the confidence and courage to start something new
All of us can struggle to start something new, yet do we really understand why? Sometimes it's a fear of failure or it can be a fear of success. Ultimately we need to confront the fear that is stopping us from fulfilling our potential.
How to come out of hiding
Hiding keeps us safe but it also keeps us playing small. So, how can we step out into the unknown, being vulnerable and open about who we truly are, embracing our true authentic selves without fear of judgement or shame?
How to navigate the world as a sensitive soul
Being sensitive has often been seen as a weakness but when we harness it it becomes our strength. We just need to learn to ground our sensitivity and find balance so we don't become overwhelmed and burnt out from this world.
As Nike says 'just do it' to defeat fear
How do we manage the fears we have, such as the fear of failure, fear of success and fear of change? Here I breakdown what fear really is and how to 'just do it' to defeat it.
Feel the fear and ride the storm of change
Change, like an ocean storm, also has the potential to turn our lives upside down. And this is where change can be so golden. If we allow ourselves to feel the fear and uncertainty and ride the storm we grow in resilience and self-esteem.
How to embrace the alchemy of change
Change can be deeply uncomfortable. So much so, that we want to hide in a past version of ourselves or skip forward to the safe, familiar and known. Yet, the point of suffering and change is where the magic happens, and one we want to embrace.
The money trap (what it is and how to avoid it)
Now that we're healing the self-esteem wound there's too many of us falling prey to the marketing that tells us we can all be millionaires. This is yet another spiritual trap, hiding our real emotional needs under the illusion that money can meet them.
Feel the fear and reap the rewards
When we do things that scare us the universe rewards us for taking risks on its behalf, our self-esteem raises considerably and we open ourselves up to our power, potential and possibilities. How can we use our fear for positive change in our lives?
Procrastinating? Here’s 3 things you need to know
There's 3 things you need to know about procrastination. Firstly, you need to break the task down. Secondly, you need to understand your fear. Thirdly, you need to shift your energy. Here are all the ways to understand why you're procrastinating, and how to take action against it.
Two simple ways to overcome fear
Fear can get wildly out of control when left inside of us but there are two simple ways to overcome fear; one is through sharing the fear, and the other is through action. When we confront our fears in this way, we can move through them and return to a state of confidence and joy in our lives.
Everything you need to know about apathy (and how to break free)
Pulling yourself out of a state of apathy involves rediscovering your inspiration, creativity, passion and drive. We lose these things when our energy is low and life feels like a strain. Here's how you can rediscover your energy and passion for your life.
4 grounding techniques in times of stress
Restore a sense of mindfulness through these key grounding techniques, promoting a sense of balance, releasing stress and shifting stagnant energy.
How to stop fear holding you back
Is fear holding you back? The frequency of fear is self-perpetuating, it keeps us in a stress state and limits our immune function.