Not all masks come off after Halloween. Fear loves to keep hers on.

Halloween may last just one night — but fear wears her mask boldly all year long. Unlike a ghost or a witch, fear rarely announces herself. She doesn’t scream.  She whispers.  She slips behind masks called perfectionism, overthinking, people-pleasing, avoidance, procrastination, playing it safe.  She even hides behind anger and control — not because we’re […]

September 10 was Suicide Prevention Day

Focus Shapes What Grows This September, we observe Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and highlight World Suicide Prevention Day, celebrated every year on September 10. (SAMHSA) At Triumph Steps®, we hold one simple but powerful belief: what we focus on the longest grows the strongest. If our attention centers on fear, anxiety, or helplessness, those feelings […]

Finding Triumph in Rest and Renewal

This month, I had the privilege of experiencing something truly special—an unforgettable Mediterranean cruise with our family. As we sailed across turquoise waters, explored ancient cities, and savored the rhythm of life abroad, I was reminded of something powerful: rest isn’t a luxury—it’s a catalyst for growth. At Triumph Steps®, we believe true transformation happens […]

From Spring to Summer: Training the Mind for a Season of Triumph

April 2025 Update As April ends and we prepare for the summer months, it’s important to remember a truth grounded in neuroscience: lasting emotional well-being doesn’t happen by chance — it happens through deliberate training. Neuroscience tells us that the brain is plastic — it changes in response to experience, repetition, and focused effort. This […]