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 […]
Codependency: A Dysfunctional Love Story
This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. A hypothetical story about two fictional characters to help illustrate the dangers of codependent relationships. Characters: Minnie – The Codependent Alicia – Minnie’s girlfriend Minnie and Alicia have been in a monogamous relationship for 3 years. They met at a nightclub and instantly hit it off. Alicia […]
Why You Shouldn’t Fake It To Make It
A popular motto used in addiction recovery is, “Just fake it until you make it.” I have seen this confusing phrase thrown around in business circles as well, especially for new entrepeneurs. Although this phrase CAN be used for short term reasons, it can actually cause more harm than good. How?? You Can’t Fake Being […]
Part 1: Coping Skills For Family Stress & Burnout
Regardless of the source of stress in your life, having strong coping skills are the solution. It’s not just about KNOWING what coping skills are, but actively USING them. Make them as routine as brushing your teeth or charging your phone. In this 2-part series we’ll highlight family stress and burnout and specific examples of […]
Building Confidence Using The Four Agreements
This post contains affiliate links. When people ask me which book has been helpful in my personal & professional life, I immediately recommend The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. I have recommended it to my therapeutic clients who were battling addiction, depression, anxiety , re-entry from prison and self-improvement in general. Instead of […]
Is Control Making You Too Rigid?
If you’re anything like me, you can justify the heck out of being in control. You have your stuff together, you can always rely on yourself and everything you start gets finished. I’ve always been a go-getter and extremely focused on my studies and career. It’s how I finished my Master’s Degree by age 24. […]
