“Allow yourself to be proud of yourself and all the progress you’ve made. Especially the progress no one else can see.” ~Unknown I watched my […]
How I Went from Approval Seeking to Authentic Living
“My life transformed when I stopped caring what people in the stands thought.” ~Brené Brown One afternoon, I had coffee with a friend who told […]
Take the 30-Day Self-Care Challenge!
Hi friend! As we approach the New Year, I imagine many of you, like me, are thinking about what you’d like to do differently in […]
Being Grateful for the Peaceful Coexistence of Joy and Pain
“It’s a gift to exist, and with existence comes suffering. There’s no escaping that, but if you are grateful for your life, then you must be […]
How I Overcame Self-Hatred and 6 Ways to Love Yourself
“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” ~Sharon Salzberg When was the last time you looked at […]
Why I Sense Threats Everywhere and Panic All the Time
“Traumatized people chronically feel unsafe inside their bodies: The past is alive in the form of gnawing interior discomfort. Their bodies are constantly bombarded by […]
How a Rescue Dog Helped Heal My Lonely, Longing Heart
“Maybe it’s time for the fighter to be fought for, the holder to be held, and the lover to be loved.” ~Unknown There’s this cheesy […]
How to Draw Your Way to a Life You’ll Love
“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” ~Albert Einstein We all know the basic script we are encouraged to follow in life—work hard at school, then […]
Think You Need to Prove Your Worth? A Simple Exercise That Might Help
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anyone.” ~Maya Angelou A few years ago, I operated on the belief that my worth […]
10 Reasons and Helpful Tips to Make It a Dry December
“The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” ~Wallace Wattles In all my years of […]