Maya Nehru Coaching, Los Angeles, CA (2026)

01/29/2026

Resentment is a signal.

A lot of the time, it’s what shows up when you’ve been pushing your needs aside to stay connected. Saying yes when you meant no. Letting things slide. Telling yourself it’s “not a big deal.”

Until one day… it is.

If you were taught that being easygoing, understanding, or low-maintenance kept relationships safe, resentment can feel confusing or shameful. But it’s actually information.

It’s your system saying,
“Something here is costing me.”

You’re allowed to want closeness without betraying yourself.
You’re allowed to take up space and still be connected.
You’re allowed to choose self-respect without losing love.

If this hit, save it.
And gently ask yourself where you might be overriding your needs just to keep the peace.

01/29/2026

Resentment is a signal.

A lot of the time, it’s what shows up when you’ve been pushing your needs aside to stay connected. Saying yes when you meant no. Letting things slide. Telling yourself it’s “not a big deal.”

Until one day… it is.

If you were taught that being easygoing, understanding, or low-maintenance kept relationships safe, resentment can feel confusing or shameful. But it’s actually information.

It’s your system saying,
“Something here is costing me.”

You’re allowed to want closeness without betraying yourself.
You’re allowed to take up space and still be connected.
You’re allowed to choose self-respect without losing love.

If this hit, save it.
And gently ask yourself where you might be overriding your needs just to keep the peace.

01/20/2026

Moving from shame to curiosity is one of the fastest ways to shift how you feel.

Shame sounds like:
“Why am I like this?”
“What’s wrong with me?”
“I shouldn’t feel this way.”

Curiosity sounds like:
“What’s happening in me right now?”
“What might this response be protecting me from?”
“What do I need in this moment?”

Shame activates threat.
Curiosity activates safety.
Validation tells your nervous system it can stand down.

You don’t regulate by judging your reactions.
You regulate by understanding them.

Spoiler alert: nothing is wrong with you.
There’s a reason your body responds this way…and curiosity is how you begin to find it.

Save this for the next time shame shows up and tell me which one speaks to you.

01/19/2026

A PSA for all the people-pleasers out there: you don’t feel selfish because you are. You feel selfish because you were conditioned to put yourself last.

Save this for the next time that pesky guilt starts to creep up.

01/18/2026

If you were told you were “too nice” growing up, it wasn’t a personality flaw. It was an adaptation.

You learned early on that staying agreeable, helpful, or emotionally aware reduced conflict and kept relationships stable. When the environment felt unpredictable, your nervous system chose connection as a form of safety. Others saw that as being “too nice” when really it was just survival.

Your body learned that harmony mattered more than honesty. In relationships, this can look like prioritizing others’ needs in order to keep them close while self-abandoning.

Healing does not mean becoming less kind or more confrontational. It means learning that you can be honest, have needs, and set boundaries without losing connection.

01/15/2026

Anxiety doesn’t always need a big breakthrough.
Sometimes it needs a small, intentional interruption.

These are nervous-system level tools. They work because they bring your body back into the present moment, where safety can actually be felt.

A few things to remember as you try these:
• Relief doesn’t mean anxiety disappears—it means your body gets a signal that it’s okay to soften.
• You don’t have to do all 8. One is enough.
• Consistency matters more than intensity.

Anxiety often asks “what if?”
Grounding asks “what’s happening right now?”

And that shift—over and over again—is how regulation is built, not forced.

Save this for the moments when your nervous system needs support. 🤍

01/08/2026

If you feel guilty after saying no, speaking up, or honoring your needs, you’re likely unlearning a system that taught you love had to be earned through self-abandonment.

Please remember that feeling guilty doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. It often means you’re doing something different. And healing requires different.

Boundary guilt is part of the process. It’s the discomfort of reclaiming a self that was once quieted to keep the peace, stay connected, or survive. That guilt? It’s a signal you’re growing.

🌱 You are allowed to take up space.
🌱 You are allowed to have needs.
🌱 You are allowed to honor both.

01/05/2026

If your brain already jumps to
“what if it goes wrong?”
“what if I mess it up?”
“what if I regret this?”

Try asking—just once—
what if it actually works out?
what if I handle it better than I expect?
what if this leads to something good?

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do
is give your brain a new direction to wander.

01/05/2026

If your brain already jumps to
“what if it goes wrong?”
“what if I mess it up?”
“what if I regret this?”

Try asking—just once—
what if it actually works out?
what if I handle it better than I expect?
what if this leads to something good?

Sometimes the most regulating thing you can do
is give your brain a new direction to wander. #

01/04/2026

2026 is the year to stop shrinking yourself for others. If you’ve been caught in people-pleasing or complicated family dynamics, here are 4 concrete reminders to carry with you:

1. Boundaries are action, not just words – If you say “I can’t talk right now,” put your phone down and honor that limit.
2. Your healing is your responsibility, not your family’s – Book the therapy session, journal after tough conversations, or take that solo walk instead of waiting for them to change.
3. You can love and be loved without self-erasure – If a social dinner drains you, leave early or skip it. Protect your energy while still caring.
4. Worth isn’t earned through overextending – Stop volunteering for every task at work or being the “fixer” in your family. Rest is proof of your value too.

💡 This year, practice small daily choices that reinforce your boundaries and remind you: you belong without over-giving.

✨ Save this post as your 2026 reset button.

01/01/2026

Many of us grew up believing that keeping everyone else happy was the way to keep the peace. The truth is that when you say “yes” at the expense of your own needs, you are not keeping peace — you are creating quiet resentment.
Learning to say “no” with kindness is a skill, and like any skill, it becomes easier with practice. Here are a few gentle scripts you can try:
✨ “Thank you for thinking of me, but I don’t have the capacity right now.”
✨ “I appreciate the invite, but I need to prioritize rest this weekend.”
✨ “That doesn’t work for me, but thank you for understanding.”
Remember: boundaries set the tone of your relationships so let’s start 2026 in a tone that brings you more peace. ✌🏽

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