Self Care Isn’t Sexy
Self care supports your growth. And if you’ve experienced growth, you know it’s not really linear or clear cut. It’s actually pretty messy. And self care can be too. It’s not the sexy, Instagram-inspired trend that some make #selfcare out to be.
Grateful for Growth
The past 19 months have had its challenges and setbacks for everyone, and somehow we can still be really hard on ourselves. When forgetting to be grateful, I can get weighed down by wondering if I did enough to help
Staying True to You: Tips Toward Authenticity
The month of October is about seasonal change and, for some of us, that includes the holiday of Halloween. Wearing a costume and taking on a different role can be a liberating experience this time of year. And that’s truly
Being Afraid and Doing It Anyway
In my book, Inner Affirmations, I shared a story about the expansion of one of my businesses, a coworking space. The project terrified me. There were so many things to keep track of — finances, renovations, along with running the existing
Authentic Generosity: Knowing When to Give or Receive
“From what I've seen, it isn't so much the act of asking that paralyzes us — it's what lies beneath: the fear of being vulnerable, the fear of rejection, the fear of looking needy or weak. The fear of being
The Ritual of Writing: Freedom of Expression
I have a confession. I always hesitated calling myself an author. It feels so official. I was discussing this self-doubt about my writing with a friend recently, and she reminded me of what I’ve written so far: Everything from meditations to
Summer Blooms: How to Encourage Growth in 2021
It’s warming up here in Atlanta and now that COVID restrictions are lifting, people are getting out in the sunshine. Summer means growth. When temperatures warm up, fruits start to ripen, flowers are in bloom, and more of us get outside
The Power of Identity: Finding My First Name
I’ve lived my life with the identity and somewhat common first name of Katharine, albeit an unusual spelling in the U.S. My last name, Chestnut, definitely stands out as more unique — and “Chestnut” doesn’t get misspelled like my first