9H AGO

Waiting for the "right time" is self-sabotage

Dear soul, waiting for the "right time" to start your creative project is the purest form of self-sabotage. Why do we keep waiting for perfect conditions when we know that day will never come? For every creative introvert, self-doubt and fear are real roadblocks on the path to growth. But is the fear of failure the real issue, or is it simply a creative copout? In this journal entry, I share my personal growth lesson I’ve learned from making 100 videos on this channel. I break down the excuses ("I don't have the time"), challenge the inner critic that says "I'm not creative enough," and explain how showing up builds unshakable self-trust and confidence. Starting today is not about the end goal; it's about focusing your mind and building grounded hope for the future. Are you ready to stop stalling and take your first step? ✨ If you are feeling inspired, what is that creative project you are going to start today? Let me know below! Next ▶️ This episode will help you manage the anxiety and self-doubt that often come up once you commit to your new project: You are not here to be anxious (INFP/HSP) (https://youtu.be/gOKXY4jxu1E) XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Why you should start your creative project today 0:47 How starting Lightbearer's Library built confidence (100th episode) 1:20 The philosophical core: a journey starts with one small step 1:47 Start even though you're not quite sure what "that thing" looks like 3:28 The big copout of waiting for the "right time" 3:58 Debunking the "no time" excuse (monitor your screen time) 4:43 How to acknowledge and counter self-doubt and fear 7:44 The power of finding a creative peer or buddy 8:37 Why starting builds self-trust and grounded hope 10:56 Your daily mind focus is the real reason to start 11:53 Every day is a new day to start again #selfsabotage #starttoday #creativeproject #growthmindset #intuitive #introvert #hsp #infp #personalgrowth #journaling #introvertdiaries #confidence #lightbearerslibrary #philosophy 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

13 min

2D AGO

Overcome fear with the placebo effect

Discover how to overcome fear and anxiety by applying the placebo effect to your deepest beliefs about life and death. Dear soul, in this journal entry, we dive deep into our psyche to see that fear lies at the bottom of our constant overwhelm and franticness. I share my own emotional journey with loss, and how my fear of abandonment and loss of financial security always comes back to the ultimate fear: death. But what if you knew you were an eternal soul? This counter-cultural philosophical exploration looks at the science of the placebo effect and how truly believing in our soul's continuity changes our present-day reality. This conviction fundamentally shifts us away from fear toward a state of love and genuine security. Learn two practical steps to cut out fear-pumping media and become more conscious in your daily decisions. Your personal growth depends on facing these fears. ✨ If you're feeling brave, let me know what you think. Do you feel like you have a soul, even if the world says it's silly? Next ▶️ To help you move beyond anxiety, listen to this journal entry to help you remember your original purpose and find a more joyful flow: "You are not here to be anxious (INFP/HSP)" (https://youtu.be/gOKXY4jxu1E) XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 What is the real root of our anxiety and overwhelm? 2:01 Digging deeper: why death is the ultimate fear 2:59 How your belief system shifts your entire perspective on life 4:45 The placebo effect and the power of belief in your reality 7:02 Alleviating underlying fear by believing you are a soul 7:33 Gently become conscious of your fears to make better decisions 9:00 Fear is the opposite of love 9:33 Practical step: Cut out fear-pumping media 11:00 Practical step: Become conscious of thoughts trigger fear 12:46 Thoughts on what happens after death 12:32 The invitation to share your beliefs #overcomefear #soulwork #placeboeffect #anxietyrelief #beliefsystem #spiritualjourney #personalgrowth #innerwork #consciousness #philosophical #infp #hsp #introvert #lightbearerslibrary 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

15 min

3D AGO

Alternative thinking can stop your overthinking (INFP/ISFP)

Dear soul, are you an INFP or ISFP stuck in exhausting loops of overthinking and rumination about the past or future? In this journal entry we explore our most underrated cognitive function—Extroverted Thinking (Te)—to silence our sometimes negative thought loops. Discover how simple, low-friction activities based on structure and organization can give our mind a time-out when we need it most. Whether it's the logic of Sudoku, a game of Solitaire, or organizing your collection, this "alternative thinking" provides a practical escape and a gentle path to peace. You deserve to break the cycle and feel calm inside. ✨ Dear soul, what is your go-to "alternative thinking" activity—is it Sudoku, Solitaire, or something totally unique? Share below! Next ▶️ If you enjoyed this gentle path out of overthinking, listen to this episode next to learn how to make clear-minded choices that are grounded in your deepest sense of self: " Trusting your Soul Compass in a chaotic world " (https://youtu.be/P9UciQ9AwSA). XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 The INFP/ISFP overthinking struggle (rumination and catastrophizing) 0:57 Escape your thought loops with Extroverted Thinking (Te) 3:13 How I use Sudoku to calm my mind 4:22 More organizing hobbies to stop overthinking (Tetris, Solitaire) 6:39 Combining Extroverted Thinking (Te) & Introverted Sensing (Si) (ancestral research) 7:57 Finding peace in organizing physical items (yarn, collections, books) 9:34 Your low-friction activities can help you break the cycle #infp #isfp #overthinking #hsp #introvert #rumination #mbti #cognitivefunctions #mentalhealth #selfgrowth #personalgrowth #lightbearerslibrary #journaling #introvertdiaries 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

11 min

4D AGO

Calm emotional overwhelm with imaginative play (HSP/INFP)

Dear soul, when emotional overwhelm floods us, it can be unreliable to depend on tangible comforts such as loved ones, favourite places and familiar things. So how can we find a portable peace that is always available? In this journal entry, I share a practice of imaginative play that will help INFPs and/or highly sensitive persons (HSP) build intangible comforts that truly soothe our nervous systems and minds. I talk about two different imagination practices to help us find calm: - Building a Portable Inner Sanctuary: Use our imaginations to construct a detailed, sensory-rich inner place (like my Secret Garden) where we can instantly retreat and find grounding. - Create Invisible Armor: Practice visualization to build a protective bubble of light around us that calms our inner child. This serves as an effective mental barrier against outside chaos. ✨ What comforting imaginative place are you going to create inside your mind? Share your ideas in the comments below! Next ▶️ If you are ready to move from immediate self-soothing to processing the overwhelm, this 3-step journaling process will help you recover your peace and clarity: Journal to recover from emotional overwhelm (HSP/INFP) (https://youtu.be/-RrNBxHH0uU) XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Welcome to the Lightbearer's Library 0:16 The problem with relying on tangible comforts 1:03 Intangible practices for portable peace 1:53 Harnessing imaginative play to self soothe (HSP/INFP) 3:01 Visualization: building your inner sanctuary 3:38 My personal 'secret garden' walkthrough 5:15 Creating a detail-rich sensory space (sounds, color, taste) 6:27 Deciding on people and animals in your imaginative realm 8:26 How to practice building your inner sanctuary 9:08 Quick snippets of imaginative play 9:51 Imaginative bubble of light (Invisible Armor) 11:53 Final thoughts and share your imagination with me! #emotionaloverwhelm #imaginativeplay #portablepeace #infp #hsp #introvert #lightbearerslibrary #journaling #introvertdiaries #selfsoothe #highlysensitiveperson #visualization #innertranquility #infpstruggles #hspstrategies 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

13 min

6D AGO

Journal to recover from emotional overwhelm (HSP/INFP)

Dear soul, if a wave of emotional overwhelm hits you like it did for me yesterday, this 3-step journaling process can help you recover your peace and get back on your feet. As a highly sensitive person (HSP) and/or INFP, being caught in a swirl of anxieties, fears, and negative thoughts can feel like drowning in mental chaos. In this journal entry, I walk you through the simple journaling method I used to move through panic and find calm. This process will help you recover by focusing on these practical steps: - Step 1: The Admission. Write a "stream of consciousness" to release all your fears, worries and negative thoughts. - Step 2: The Reorientation. Find equilibrium by asking yourself what positives exist and what past challenges you've overcome. - Step 3: The Action Plan. Convert clarity into momentum by setting one small, easy action to take immediately. ✨ I believe in you! What is one small, easy thing you can do today to shift or change your situation? Share it in the comments below so I can cheer you on! Next ▶️ If you want a broader look at how to recover from emotional overwhelm beyond the journaling practice, listen to my previous episode, Emotionally overwhelmed? Here's how to recover. (https://youtu.be/LygOb6lUORY), which gives you more strategies for immediate relief. XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Highly sensitive soul or INFP emotional overwhelm 0:27 My story: immediate overwhelm, panic, and needing to recover 1:25 Don't panic! Grab your journal :) 2:58 Acknowledging the fear of journaling: dialogue with your inner self 3:52 Step 1: the admission (get it all out) 5:30 My story: some fears from my journal 6:50 "Stream of consciousness" & the Pensieve 7:46 Step 2: the reorientation (find equilibrium) 8:30 My story: sharing the positives 10:04 Step 3: the action plan (take the next small step) 11:40 One small action you can take today 12:41 Gentle cheerleading and final thoughts for HSP/INFPs #emotionaloverwhelm #hsp #infp #journaling #journalingforanxiety #highlysensitiveperson #anxietyrelief #journalprompts #hsprecovery #introvert #lightbearerslibrary #introvertdiaries #sensitivesouls #mentalhealth #selfcare 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

14 min

JAN 23

Emotionally overwhelmed? Here's how to recover. (INFP/HSP)

Dear soul, if we're caught in a swirl of emotional chaos and the smallest tasks feel like mountains, how can we recover and find our way back to calmness? For highly sensitive people (HSP) and INFPs, emotional overwhelm can lead to physical tension, harsh self-criticism and feelings of frustration at being "too sensitive." In this journal entry I share a process that will calm the internal chaos and help us recover from emotional overwhelm. This process focuses on practical steps: - First, calm the nervous system through breathing, humming, listening to nature sounds, and using our imagination. - Next, learn to stop self-criticism and practice deep self-compassion by accepting and loving our sensitivity. - Finally, use journaling to identify what triggered the overwhelm, establish better personal boundaries, and structure the day to prevent future episodes. Remember to give yourself a break; tomorrow is a new day. ✨ What is one small thing you do to help yourself recover from emotional overwhelm? Next ▶️ After learning how to recover, continue to protect your peace by discovering why "Setting boundaries is an act of love, not selfishness" (https://youtu.be/RBdAXbrwQw4). XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:10 When a sensitive soul gets into emotional overwhelm 0:43 The power of a pause and time out 1:14 Calm our nervous system (step one) 3:49 Acknowledge the overwhelm and be kind (step two) 4:35 Instead of berating ourselves as highly sensitive people 5:19 Let's not compare ourselves to other people 5:44 Journaling: what sparked our overwhelm? 6:41 Learning to structure our day better 7:29 Setting personal boundaries 8:10 Motivation: mantras and cheerleading songs 8:50 Tomorrow is a new day (don't let it colour the rest of the day) 9:27 A gentle cheerleader #infp #hsp #emotionaloverwhelm #hsprecovery #calmthechaos #sensitivesouls #nervoussystemregulation #selfkindness #journaling #highlysensitiveperson #infpadvice #introvert #selfcare #mentalhealth #anxietyrelief #mindfulness #lightbearerslibrary 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

10 min

JAN 22

Trusting your Soul Compass in a chaotic world

Dear soul, are you struggling with decision making in a world full of fear and chaos? This journal entry is about finding our own internal soul compass so we can make clear-minded choices that are grounded in our deepest sense of self. The problem isn't the decision itself; it's the lack of time we take for deep self-reliance and reflection. You deserve to decide for yourself what you truly think. We talk about the importance of research (looking at all sides of an issue, even those that don't feel right) to clarify what we do believe. We talk about how to tune out the external pressure from social media feeds. The best practices are quiet ones: go for a walk, sit in nature, and do things that make your soul happy! This helps us to reconnect with the playful, true self inside, away from everyone else's expectations. When choosing between paths, don’t focus on status, money, or fitting in. Instead, let’s use your imagination to ask: Who will you be if you make that decision? Does that future self align with who you envision yourself to be when you’re 80 years old? This philosophical lens helps ground your choices in your deepest personal values and leads to powerful personal growth. ✨ What is one thing you love to do guilt-free that makes your soul happy? Share it below! Next ▶️ If you found clarity on making choices listen to "You are not here to be anxious (INFP/HSP)" (https://youtu.be/gOKXY4jxu1E), to explore the gentle mindset shift needed to quiet your anxiety before the next big decision. XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Making clear-minded decisions away from fear and chaos 0:37 The importance of research and looking at all sides 1:48 The essence of self-reliance: deciding for ourselves (Soul Compass) 2:30 Tune out fear from social media feeds 3:30 How to get quiet and turn off external pressure 4:16 Doing the things that make your soul happy (guilt-free) 5:23 What choice would you make if you were alone in the world? 6:25 Who you will become if you choose decision A vs B? (environment shapes us) 8:05 Make decisions that lead you toward who you want to become (the wise woman) 9:14 Wishing you so many blessings #decisionmaking #soulcompass #personalgrowth #infp #hsp #introvert #selfreliance #spiritualjourney #wisewoman #journaling #chaoticworld #lifedecisions #clearminded #lightbearerslibrary 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

10 min

JAN 21

Stop ignoring your intuition (INFP/INFJ)

Dear intuitives and highly sensitive souls, our intuitive sense is a powerful gift that we must learn to take seriously. In today's journal entry, we're talking about how to trust our intuition and stop pushing those little inklings and hunches aside. As intuitives (especially INFPs and INFJs), we can sense things others can't. However, society often dismisses this sixth sense as not “normal”. Because of that we can often ignore our gut feelings. Especially with the world being so chaotic, it’s time to stop minimizing our intuition. I share a recent experience where my INFJ husband and I had our spidey senses go off. It highlighted the importance of validating our intuitive hits. And I encourage us to write down our intuitions to see if we were right. ✨ Let me know in the comments: What is one time you had an intuitive hit, and you were right? XOXO, Kate Harmony 📖 Journal Notes 0:00 Stop minimizing your intuition and take it seriously 0:38 Society dismisses your intuitive sense 1:13 Intentionally grow your spidey senses 1:50 Intuition can help us be aware of people with bad intentions 2:40 INFP & INFJ recent experience with intuition 3:27 The importance of checking our hunches 4:21 Asking more nuanced questions about the unseen realm 5:10 Are you absorbing others' emotional energy? 7:01 Encouragement to start writing down your intuitions 7:33 INFJs and Ni (Introverted Intuition) future predictions 8:35 Wrap up & share your intuitions with me! #intuition #highlysensitiveperson #hsp #infp #infj #introvertedintuition #introvert #intuitive #gutfeeling #journaling #lightbearerslibrary #innervoice #intuitiveguidance #trustyourintuition 🌿 About Kate Harmony 🌿 My main channel (Hack Music Theory) has over 250K subscribers and 10 million views. I've been a full-time YouTuber since 2017 and launched this personal channel (Lightbearer's Library) in 2025, where I'm making video versions of my journal entries. Some of my favourite topics to talk about are practical philosophy, positive psychology, and personality type (I'm an INFP). But honestly, my journals contain counter-cultural thoughts about everything, so expect the unexpected! I also share practical ways I'm improving my mental health, with the hope that you might find them useful too. I deleted all my social media accounts over 10 years ago, so I offer a loving perspective that's free from the divisive language commonly found in feeds nowadays. If this sounds like your cup of tea, then I warmly welcome you into the Lightbearer's Library. Stay for a while, and please remember to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCV2wps4NID9rrO08OuwZ5Lg?sub_confirmation=1

9 min

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Waiting for the "right time" is self-sabotage

Overcome fear with the placebo effect

Alternative thinking can stop your overthinking (INFP/ISFP)

Calm emotional overwhelm with imaginative play (HSP/INFP)

Journal to recover from emotional overwhelm (HSP/INFP)

Emotionally overwhelmed? Here's how to recover. (INFP/HSP)

Trusting your Soul Compass in a chaotic world

Stop ignoring your intuition (INFP/INFJ)

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