A Life Coach on Why You Need to Stop Trying to Fix Everyone Else and Stare Into Your Own ‘Reflecting Pool’
If you’ve been glued to the news about the latest public meltdown—a celebrity firing back at critics, a politician doubling down on a scandal, or a coworker’s dramatic exit—you might be missing the most important story: your own. Right now, the Internet is buzzing with distractions, but as a life coach, I see it differently. The real viral lesson here isn’t about the drama; it’s about what happens when you stop projecting your energy outward. Think of your attention as a ‘reflecting pool.’ When you throw stones at others' problems—judging their choices, offering unsolicited advice, or ruminating on their failures—you only create ripples that distort your own view. The psychology is clear: we seek to fix others because it’s easier than facing our own unsolved struggles. Today, I challenge you to turn that gaze inward. Instead of commenting on that viral scandal, journal about what it triggers in you. Instead of trying to save a friend who isn't ready, sit in the stillness of your own ‘reflecting pool’ and ask: *What am I avoiding in myself?* The most viral move you can make this year is not going viral—it’s becoming your own priority.