- Anika Yuzak
- 2 min read
On the road toward our goals—especially during the lonelier stretches, the ones that feel like spiritual wilderness—a strong support system can make all the difference.
During setbacks and bad days, when doubt creeps in, one thing that has consistently helped me is intentionally nurturing a network of support.
For me, that includes close friends, mentors, mentees, coaches, therapists, healthcare providers, family and chosen family—people who see me not just for who I am, but for who I’m becoming.
They lift me up.
They listen.
They offer honest feedback with kindness when I need it.
They celebrate my wins and hold steady space when I struggle. My growth doesn’t threaten them because they’re committed to their own paths, passions, and values.
They show up—even when life gets busy. They reach out. They make an effort to understand me, to be patient, and to give me the benefit of the doubt.
When things get difficult, they lean in rather than pull away. They understand that real relationships require care, repair, and reciprocity. They know how to receive and take responsibility—and they understand that a healthy connection is a balance of giving and taking.
When you find people like this, tend to those relationships like a garden. The more intention and care you bring, the more nourishment you receive in return.
Because who we surround ourselves with matters—not just for our dreams, but for how we move through the world.
If you’re finding yourself craving stronger, more aligned support in your life, this is something I help people explore in my work. I’m a life coach based in Vancouver, and I support clients in reflecting on, strengthening, and reshaping their support systems as they grow.
- Anika Yuzak
- 1 min read
They say the heart breathes and dreams long before the mind catches up.
That’s why I love this question:
Is there something your heart is asking for, but your mind has decided isn’t a good idea?
The practical mind is good at keeping us safe. It plans, evaluates risk, and keeps us tethered to what feels familiar. But life — the most vibrant parts of it — happens in the flow. In expansion. In play, colour, and possibility.
And yet, sometimes we talk ourselves out of what we want. It’s not practical. It’s too expensive. What will people think? Who am I to ask for something so big?
When we ignore our deeper desires, life can begin to feel stagnant. Motivation fades when our days no longer align with what quietly lights us up. We settle into what’s familiar — sometimes even when it feels deeply wrong.
The truth is, change can be scary. Desire is risky. It asks something of us.
But if we’re lucky, discomfort eventually nudges us forward.
We may remember that our heart has been whispering all along — toward a slower pace, a creative practice, a different life, an open heart. And when we listen, even briefly, we can take one small, brave step.
Because the life we long for also longs for us.
“What if I fall?”“Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” — Erin Hanson
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