Getting Through the Holiday Season
This is my last blog of the year, and the holidays are on my mind. Here we are in the holiday season which can be so wondrous but also full…
Expanding Your Window
I don’t know how many people have experienced the last 2 years as a trauma with the pandemic and the political atmosphere. Focusing on expanding your window is very needed.…
Living Your Values
I’m have been thinking lately about being in alignment with my values and living a wholehearted life. I recently re-read, Brené Brown’s “The Gifts of Imperfections” and took the Wholehearted…
Taking Your Story Back
I was listening to some music and the song by Major Lazar, “Lay Your Head on My Shoulder” came on, and there were a few parts that really stood out…
What is in an Emotion?
What is in an emotion? When we hear the term, emotions, there might be a lot of different thoughts that come to mind. Emotions are complex and yes, confusing, and…
Who Deserves Credit For Who We Become?
This is a bit different from prior blogs, but it was something I have been pondering. Some of these questions have been bouncing around in my brain so I thought…
First Aid Tools for Stress and Overload Managing in Stressful Times
Life has normal everyday stressors that can include relationships, work, family, health, finances, school or a ton of other things. However, these days there seems to be a bit of…
Can Healing be Overwhelming?
Healing is a process, and it can sometimes be overwhelming. When we think of healing, there may be an idea of a smooth, linear transition of healing. Though more likely…
What is the harm in being a perfectionist?
Over the years, I have met many people who use the excuse as the reason why they could not care for themselves and even could not put their health as…
A Self-Compassion Practice Can Be The Change You Need
Understanding the importance of self-compassion and the impact it can have.