Are You Resisting Your Own Transformation?
Resistance to transformation: It happens to everyone, even when you have the best intentions. Whether you’re trying to establish a better morning routine or want to build a habit of walking more, it’s easy to get off track when you’re
Relishing in the Freedom of Solitude
Everyone needs solitude, and even individuals in the happiest of pairs need alone time. I didn’t realize it until later in life that I was an ambivert (someone who is a balance of extrovert and introvert qualities). And as such,
Summer PLAY!
A Self-Care Challenge While I love my meditation and journaling practices, every now and then I like shaking things up when it comes to being mindful. I especially like to add more play in the summer. Sometimes mindfulness comes across as a little
Building Habits That Support Your Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness month here in the U.S. It’s such a great reminder to me that we all need support when it comes to taking care of ourselves. It’s challenging to be consistent with our self-care, but building habits
What Do Boundaries Have to Do With Growth?
“Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brene Brown The word “boundaries'' can mean different things for people. These aren’t rules or restrictions, but they do act as guidelines
Self Love Isn’t Selfish
Many of us grow up thinking we need to put others first at all times. To do otherwise is selfish. Even at the cost of our own sanity. While this might keep everyone else around us happy, there’s someone really
It’s Not Time for a “New You”
Sometimes New Year's resolutions are fun — a fresh start and setting new goals for a 'new you' can be invigorating and inspirational! Well, for some it can be fun. For others, the whole self-improvement mindset and industry can feel a little
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