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…
Finding Balance in The New Year
I thought I would revise a prior blog as I look for creating a place for finding balance as I move through the new year. I have struggle with balance…
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…
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.…
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.