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The She Can Diaries

The offical blog of She Knows She Can

Cultivating courage and confidence

This blog is for the woman who’s doing all the things—but still feels stuck.

The one who’s exhausted from keeping it all together, constantly overthinking, and wondering if it’s always going to feel this hard.
Here, we talk about the mindset shifts, emotional patterns, and real-life moments that come up when you’re trying to take care of everyone and find your way back to yourself.

Dante Rosh 4/21/25 Dante Rosh 4/21/25

7 Sneaky Signs You’re Burnt Out (That Don’t Look Like Burnout)

Burnout doesn’t always look like falling apart. Sometimes, it looks like holding it together—barely. If you’re still functioning but something feels off, these 7 sneaky signs might explain why. You might not call it burnout… but your body and brain are trying to tell you something.

Dante Rosh 4/14/25 Dante Rosh 4/14/25

You Don’t Have to Be Everything to Everyone to Be an Effective Leader

If you’ve ever felt like being a good leader means being everything to everyone — this post is for you. True leadership isn’t about doing it all or saying yes to everyone. It’s about clarity, boundaries, and leading in a way that’s sustainable for you and empowering for your team. You don’t have to carry it all to be effective — and you were never meant to.

Dante Rosh 3/31/25 Dante Rosh 3/31/25

The Guilt Gap: Why Women Struggle to Rest Without Earning It First

If rest makes you feel guilty, like you haven’t earned it yet—you’re not alone. So many women struggle to slow down, even when they’re exhausted. In this post, we’re exploring why rest feels so hard, how the pressure to always be productive is taking a toll, and why you’re allowed to rest—without having to prove you deserve it.

Dante Rosh 3/24/25 Dante Rosh 3/24/25

Why It’s So Hard to Say No at Work (and What’s Really Going On Beneath It)

If saying no at work fills you with guilt, anxiety, or fear—you’re not alone. Many people feel pressure to say yes, even when they’re overwhelmed or burnt out. But there’s more going on beneath the surface than just being “too nice” or “not wanting to rock the boat.” In this post, we’ll unpack what’s really behind the struggle to speak up, ask for help, or draw boundaries at work.

Dante Rosh 2/17/25 Dante Rosh 2/17/25

Burnout Recovery: How to Rebuild Your Energy, Focus, and Motivation After Pushing Too Hard

Feeling drained, unmotivated, or completely exhausted? You might be experiencing burnout—but the good news is, recovery is possible. In this post, I’m sharing how to recognize the signs of burnout, rebuild your energy, and prevent it from happening again. If you're ready to work smarter, not harder, and create a career that fuels you instead of depletes you, this guide is for you!

Dante Rosh 1/13/25 Dante Rosh 1/13/25

3 Truths About Boundaries That Will Set You Free

In my last post, we uncovered three common myths about boundaries that keep many of us stuck in cycles of over-committing and people-pleasing. Now, it’s time to dive into the truth. In this post, I’m sharing 3 powerful truths about boundaries that will help you move past the discomfort, find freedom, and strengthen your relationships. If you’re ready to step into your power and honor your needs, this one’s for you!

Dante Rosh 12/23/24 Dante Rosh 12/23/24

3 Myths About Boundaries That Keep People Pleasers Stuck

Struggling to set boundaries? You’re not alone. For people pleasers, boundaries often feel impossible—they require saying 'no' and standing firm, which can bring up fears of upsetting others or being seen as selfish. In this post, we tackle three common myths about boundaries that keep people pleasers stuck and share practical ways to rewrite those narratives. It’s time to start honoring your needs without guilt.

Dante Rosh 12/9/24 Dante Rosh 12/9/24

How to Overcome Limiting Beliefs and Achieve Your Big Dreams

Struggling to make progress on your big dreams? Limiting beliefs might be holding you back. In this post, learn how to identify and overcome those hidden mental blocks with a simple, guided exercise. Use my free Google Doc template, complete with examples, to start rewriting your narrative and unlocking your full potential today!

Dante Rosh 12/2/24 Dante Rosh 12/2/24

5 Things I Stopped Doing to Protect My Mindset and Improve My Well-Being

Discover the 5 things I stopped doing to protect my mindset and improve my well-being. From cutting back on negative influences like the news and true crime to prioritizing sleep and ditching alcohol, this post explores actionable changes that can help you create a more positive and intentional life.

Dante Rosh 11/25/24 Dante Rosh 11/25/24

The Pendulum of Personal Change

Breaking free from people-pleasing often feels like swinging between extremes—saying yes to everything or no to everyone. In this post, I explore the concept of the pendulum, sharing actionable steps like checking in with yourself, giving yourself permission, letting go of perfection, and embracing the process of progress over perfection. Learn how to navigate personal change and prioritize yourself without guilt.

Dante Rosh 11/18/24 Dante Rosh 11/18/24

Why Do We People-Please? Digging Deeper Into the “Why”

People-pleasing doesn’t come from nowhere—it’s shaped by our experiences, culture, and even survival instincts. In this post, I dive into the deeper reasons why we say “yes” when we mean “no” and explore how understanding these patterns can help us break free.

Dante Rosh 11/11/24 Dante Rosh 11/11/24

Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: My Journey to Becoming Authentically Me

For years, I let people-pleasing shape my choices—staying quiet when I wanted to speak up, shelving my dreams to keep the peace, and constantly putting others’ needs before my own. It wasn’t until I understood why I was doing it that I could finally start to break the cycle and reconnect with what I truly wanted.