TRIGGER WARNING: This post deals with an account of sexual abuse and may be triggering to some people. “Recovery is a process. It takes time. […]
When Positive Messages Feel Bad: Why I’m Changing How I Use Social Media
“How wonderful that we have met with a paradox. Now we have some hope of making progress.” ~Niels Bohr Social media is indeed a paradox […]
10 Signs You’re Being True to Yourself
“The most confused we ever get is when we try to convince our heads of something that we know in our hearts is a lie.” […]
7 Tips to Help Soothe Your Separation Anxiety
“A little space, time, and distance can often be just what a relationship needs to bloom at its best.” ~Karen Salmansohn If you feel insecure […]
Need Less, Have More: Life Expands When We Eliminate the Excess
“Knowledge is learning something new every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day” ~Zen Saying Simplicity, at its heart, comes down to eliminating […]
Dealing with a Big Disappointment: How to Soften the Blow and Move On
“New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” ~Lao Tzu In the middle of a storm, it is difficult to see any way out. But […]
10 Things to Tell Yourself When Going Through a Hard Time (Free Printable!)
When life gets challenging, we often make things even tougher by being hard on ourselves. We berate ourselves for feeling down, as if we should […]
Why I Attracted One-Sided Relationships and Gave More Than I Got
“I was once afraid of people saying, ‘Who does she think she is?’ Now I have the courage to stand and say, ‘This is who […]
All the Ways I Tried to Numb My Loneliness and What Actually Helped
“A season of loneliness and isolation is when the caterpillar gets its wings.” ~Mandy Hale I feel so alone right now. Like, crawling out of […]
How I Lighten My Mood by Making a Bargain with the Universe
“Pain is what the world does to you; suffering is what you do yourself.” ~Gautama Buddha I don’t expect things to be a steady state […]