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.
5 Books That Will Transform Your Healing Journey
Discover the five books that have supported me on my personal emotional healing journey, and transformed my life. These five books have helped me to build trust, emotional resilience, confidence and fearlessness in my life, and I hope they can inspire you in the same way.
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.
How to Let Go of Past Identities and Embrace Your True Self
Release attachments to your past, overcome comparison, and embrace your authentic self through learning how to release grief and fear holding you back. This blog offers insights and steps to live fully in the present and align with your unique path.
How to Feel Free When You Feel Stuck
Feeling stuck? This post explores how to find freedom by overcoming fear, breaking free of role expectations, and letting go of comparison. Learn how embracing change can help you create an authentic and aligned life where you feel free to be your true self.
This Is Why I Find Friendships So Hard
Exploring the challenges of setting boundaries in friendships, this post reflects on guilt, social expectations, and the journey to embrace authentic relationships that truly nourish the soul
7 secrets hidden within your Soul Contract
Discover the 7 secrets hidden within your Soul Contract that can help you gain a deeper understanding of who you truly are and support you as you move forwards in your life.
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?
What’s the difference between the ego and the soul?
What is the difference between the ego and the soul? The ego drives thoughts, words and actions from a place of fear and lack. The soul drives them from love, nourishing our self esteem.
Where does emotional stress lodge itself in the body?
The language of the body is emotions and in Traditional Chinese Medicine the understanding of where emotions are stored in our body is based on the five element chart. So, where does emotional stress lodge itself in the body?
How to keep your boundaries when they’re being challenged
If you are sensitive, gentle and empathetic it can feel really hard to say no to others and stand up and assert yourself. The reason why boundaries can feel hard is all to do with the energies in your Soul Contract, which is exactly what I explore in this blog post.
Is resentment a thorn in your side (and are you ready to pull it out)?
Resentment is program within us all, born from a belief in lack and limitation as well as a feeling of being undeserving and unworthy of abundance. So, how can we understand it on a deeper level and release ourselves from it's shadow?
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?
Feeling stuck? Here's 5 ways to unstick yourself
If you’re feeling stuck in a situation that doesn’t feel freeing for your soul, let me share some of the ways you can free yourself and fall back into alignment with yourself, so you can reconnect to your peace and trust that all is well.
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?
If you’re lacking confidence here's three ways to overcome it
If you're lacking confidence and have low self-esteem here are three ways that have helped me to come out of hiding and overcome the fear that is stopping me from realising my potential.
Are you feeling trapped? Here’s a little story for you
If you're feeling trapped, frustrated and stuck in your life, there is always hope in the darkness. Here, I share my story in the hope to inspire you to find your own silver linings, freedom and light to guide you forwards.
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.
Why you’re overwhelmed and what to do about it
Many of us are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, burnt out and stressed, and sometimes we need a reminder to slow down and calm down so we can begin to look at the deeper root cause underlying our overwhelm.
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?