Warning: I normally don’t use foul language but I had to speak from the heart. When Drake dropped a Lauryn Hill sample over empowering lyrics people lost their mind. Present company included….. Recent messages centered around “speaking up” are all over the news lately. But do you know the courage it takes to speak up […]
How To Shift From Extremes To Sufficiency
This isn’t going to be a post about work/life balance. This post will ask you to look at where you may be “off. “ Uncentered. Living in extremes. Living in a deficit. Let’s analyze a few things first. I want you to imagine that you are trying to maintain your lifestyle, routine and responsibilities by […]
Finding Self-Acceptance In Your Dirty Fridge
In the hopes of shattering stereotypes surrounding self-awareness, let’s take a gritty look at its underbelly. Self-acceptance isn’t all fairy tales and unicorns. The beauty of awareness is that it has put in its work. It has dirt under its nails and cracked cuticles. I used to give my clients a story of a dirty […]
Embracing The Pauses And Learning How To Chill
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. Pema Chodron, a famed Buddhist thinker, meditation master and author, is slowly becoming one of my favorites. I am currently reading, “When Things Fall Apart” and I’m ashamed that I hadn’t read it sooner. For the purpose of this post I want to share some thoughts that could help […]
How To Bust Out Of The Comparison Trap
This post contains an affiliate link. It seems like whether we’re thriving or holding on for dear life, we seem to peek our heads to see how everyone else is surviving. Social media makes these “comparison traps” even harder because people love to show off. The beginning of the year is the season of self-doubt. […]
How To Maintain Your New Year Energy
The end of 2017 was flooded with messages of renewed energy and healthy intentions for a better year. I admit it was a welcomed surprise, especially when social media can be so whiny and depressing. But I know I’m not alone in thinking that this motivation can’t last forever. When I work with therapy clients, […]
