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.
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
Summer Blooms: How to Encourage Growth
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