Self-Compassion Enhances Us
I talk a lot about self-compassion because I believe it has a ton of benefits. Self-compassion enhances us, and it is just plain good for our brains. But the one…
“Let It Be” Instead Of “Letting Go”
I have been contemplating the notion of “letting go” versus “let it be”. The idea of just “letting go” seems like something we should be able to do but more…
Ruminating! Time To Stop
Rumination refers to a form of perseveration cognition which is a behavior that is chronic and repetitive which can focus on negative content, past and present, and results in some emotional…
Resiliency Boost
We can build our resiliency throughout childhood, adolescence and yes, even as adults. There are different things to do to boost your resiliency.
Self-Reflection
I have been pondering the quote from Socrates, “an unexamined life is not worth living” (published in Plato’s “Apology”), I do think there is something important about self-reflection individually and…
Empathy to Compassion
Charles Figley coined the term Compassion Fatigue in the early 1990’s. However, I believe it really is empathy fatigue. As we use more compassion and move away from empathy, it…
Give Grace
I have been thinking lately about grace, love, and truth. I hear myself saying a lot, give yourself grace or give some grace. There are 2 quotes that have stuck…
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…
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.