He is close to tears. He is not physically hurt. No ankle has been twisted, no knee has been scraped, nobody needs their asthma inhaler. […]
My New Approach to Setting Goals and Why It Works Better for Me
“The journey is long, but the goal is in each step.” ~Sri Sri Ravi Shankar I have a daughter, she is nine. A few months […]
6 Emotions That Can Cloud Our Judgment and How to Make Better Decisions
“Don’t let your emotions outweigh your intelligence.” ~Unknown I jump to ridiculous conclusions when I’m emotional, and I’m like anyone else in that sometimes they […]
How I Stopped Procrastinating and Started Creating the Life of My Dreams
“Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing flawlessly.” ~Robert H. Schuller Here’s a confession: I’ve wanted to be a writer since I was […]
From Bombs to Bliss: Peeling Off the Layers of Childhood Trauma
TRIGGER WARNING: This post mentions bombs and executions and may be triggering to some people. “Into your darkest corner, you are safe in my love, […]
When a Mother Fails to Love: What’s Helped Me Move On
“You keep meeting the same person in different bodies until you learn the lesson.” ~Brandon Tarot Like most girls in junior high school, I tried […]
How To Make Yourself Stronger When Facing Health Challenges
“The beautiful thing about setbacks is they introduce us to our strengths.” ~Robin S. Sharma This has been the worst year of my life. Financial stress. Relationship problems. Being […]
Where Are You Right Now? The Importance of Living in the Present
“The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is.” ~Eckhart Tolle Where are you […]
How Shifting Your Attention Can Be the Cure for Anxiety
“Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn […]
Toxic Masculinity and the Harmful Standards We’re All Expected to Meet
Recently I woke up uncharacteristically early for a Saturday to meet a friend and her baby for coffee. I am embarrassed to say that by […]