Learning to Be on Your Own Side: What Self-Compassion Really Means
Learning to Be on Your Own Side: What Self-Compassion Really Means Most of us know how to show up for others when they’re hurting. We offer kind words. We soften our tone. We reassure. But when we’re the ones in pain-whether we’ve made a mistake, feel like we’re falling short, or are stuck in the […]
The Blame Game
The blame game Do you blame someone else for your feelings, issues or how your life has turned out? How does it play out in your relationships, marriage or in the work environment? The blame game can have a powerful impact on your life. It can keep you stuck. Blame keeps us focused on the […]
Read MoreUncovering Pain Opens the Door to Authenticity
Uncovering pain opens the door to authenticity What do you see when you look in the mirror? Do you like what you see on the inside and out? Do you feel stuck? Do you carry around pain, hurt or trauma that you have buried for years that affect how you see yourself? Do you […]
Read MoreWhat Are Your Shields?
What are your shields? Are you afraid of being hurt? Are you uncomfortable with uncertainty? Are you afraid to feel your feelings? It’s a universal need to feel safe and secure emotionally and physically. Most of us are looking for certainty. We want to know for sure it’s all going to work out. When we […]
Read MoreFive Steps to Overcoming Insecurities
Five steps to overcoming insecurities There is one thing most of us have in common – insecurities. What do you feel insecure about? Do you feel insecure about some part of your body or face? Do you sometimes feel not smart enough? You may be well aware of what you don’t like about yourself. If […]
Read MoreWhat would you do if you weren’t afraid?
What would you do if you weren’t afraid? Does fear prevent you from doing what you really want to do with your life? Does fear keep you stuck? Are you afraid to fail or speak your truth? If you weren’t afraid, what would you do differently? A state of fear creates anxiety and that anxiety […]
Read MoreManaging Holiday Stress
Do you feel more stressed, depressed, overwhelmed or sad during the holidays? You might also feel the sense of joy and peace sprinkled in at times, yet there is a sense of wanting to get through it. Maybe they bring up a sense of grief and loss because they remind you of losing a loved […]
Read MoreChange is an Inside Job
Change is an inside job Where does your worth and value come from? We live in a society that looks outside of ourselves to feel good about who we are. We compare ourselves to others and feel less than and not good enough. We learn quickly this is an empty space that cannot be […]
Read MoreStop giving away your power
Stop giving away your power Do you give other people your power by letting them control how you feel about yourself? Do you try to please others so you will feel better about yourself? Do you try to keep the peace within your relationships by not rocking the boat so you end up walking […]
Read MoreNeed to find balance again? Try this.
Need to find balance again? Try this. Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, anxious and tired? Do you feel out of balance? Are you worrying over things that you cannot control? Are you spending too much time doing things that are not adding value to your life? Are you overscheduled? It might be time […]
Read MoreThe secret to peace and freedom: delayering
The secret to peace and freedom: delayering A baby comes into the world as a pure soul with no layers. For example, they don’t have any mind chatter or inner self-talk telling them they should or shouldn’t do or say something. They don’t have thoughts telling them they are not worthy or good enough. […]
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