If you've ever been in a negativity spiral, it can feel like an emotional tailspin. But how can we break that cycle? Believe it or not, self-compassion and self-kindness begins to meeting some of our most integral human needs: One of which is to contribute to society and make a difference. Watch my video to … Continue reading Combating negativity with human kindness
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Do you dread asking for help?
Asking for help for me is like the tongue-in-cheek stereotype of the man refusing to ask for directions. I actually get why men do it. It is so much more gratifying for me to be able to complete a task or "mission impossible" on my own without outside intervention. To ask for help indicates that … Continue reading Do you dread asking for help?
Two life coaches walk into a bookstore…
To hire a coach or mentor who is still continually working on healing and growing, you can be assured that this person will be right in the same trenches you are - with experience you can benefit from. That is why my husband and I love self-help. We admit we are still flawed individuals with growing souls.
Love, acceptance, and our “hair-down-there”
Down there. Such a personal place. And when it comes to our hairstyle preferences, especially down there, SOCIAL TABOO gets stamped all over it. But I'm going to bust that wide open for a few minutes. Because when our hair down there gets between us and love and self-acceptance, we need to talk about it. … Continue reading Love, acceptance, and our “hair-down-there”
Can meditation reverse anxiety and low self-esteem?
Breathing can help prolong your life. Well, especially when you combine it with meditation. In an age where we are constantly multi-tasking, plugged in, inundated with images, facts and emails and enduring constant over-stimulation, it’s no wonder we’re exhausted and a little frayed at the edges each day. And when you have added stress, it can … Continue reading Can meditation reverse anxiety and low self-esteem?
Spring cleaning: Good for your mind & body
Spring cleaning does a lot more than clear away dust bunnies. It can contribute to our health, both physically and mentally. Here are some reasons why cleaning could help keep you moving toward your goals and make you happier in the long run! https://youtu.be/kl7DTHtWW1Q Want more great tips and free stuff? Sign up … Continue reading Spring cleaning: Good for your mind & body
Who moved my trash?
Two weeks ago, my husband and I moved our kitchen trash can. It didn't seem like a big issue at the time. For five years, I had it stored away behind the pantry door. While it's in the kitchen, technically, it serves as the main garbage receptacle for our home. I had picked the pantry because … Continue reading Who moved my trash?
Why you should make a springtime resolution
It's May, and are you working hard on your New Year's Resolution 2016 from January? It's almost become a bad joke that more than 80 percent of people who make a New Year's resolution never follow through. And I can tell you why, and what to do about it. Check out this video. And don't … Continue reading Why you should make a springtime resolution
Find your tribe by following your heart
Do you feel frustrated about how difficult it is to find other people that you have something in common with? That “get” you, or you can truly connect with? Your "tribe", so to speak? It’s actually not as hard as you might think. And as I rediscovered this past week, it’s as easy as following … Continue reading Find your tribe by following your heart
Are your dreams & desires your own? How to tell.
When a dream we've adopted rather than grew organically does not align with our needs, our personalities, our abilities, worldview or personal experience, we know it. Maybe not consciously. But deep down, it starts to wear on us like a psychic chaffing. But we may not recognize the symptoms at first.