This post contains affiliate links. Whether you’re beginning a business, new relationship, new job, rebuilding a family relationship or recovering from burnout, you are probably hearing that you need to “set boundaries.” What the hell are boundaries? (Besides my favorite topic and middle name) Boundaries are the rules and limits you set for yourself. It’s […]
Self-Care Gift Guide 2015
This post contains affiliate links Can you believe it’s almost Christmas??? What a perfect opportunity to treat yourself to a well-deserved gift! If you still recognize a weakness in your self-care area, now is the time to take advantage of sales! I have recently compared self-care to an emergency kit and the holidays are a […]
3 Ways To Reduce Stress This Holiday Season
Do you remember a holiday where you were burnt out, funds were depleted, you did everything last minute and you swore you wouldn’t do this again next year? Sorry to remind you of that tragic memory but why repeat these mistakes? All year I talk about self-care but this is especially important during the holidays. […]
Part 1: How To Increase Your Resilience
Originally posted on April 1, 2015 For this 3-part series on resilience, I want to help you redefine resilience and identify areas of improvement. First, let’s start with a definition. Resilience is our capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. It can be described as our level of “grit” or toughness. Having resilience doesn’t mean that […]
3 Things I Learned By Adding Coloring Books To My Self-Care
This post contains affiliate links Last month I presented myself with a challenge: Spend the month using adult coloring books as a means of self-care. You can read more here! In addition to sharing what I learned, I will share some links and recommendations at the end of this post so you can get creative […]
Have You Seen These Red Flags In Your Relationships?
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and it’s a topic that hits close to home for me since I provide therapy for domestic violence survivors. Many times, survivors missed the red flags and could view future friendships and/or relationships as “safer” than previous relationships. Empowering and educating survivors makes a world of difference in their […]
