Personal Development

Embrace growth as a lifelong journey towards becoming the best version of yourself. Cultivate self-awareness and take intentional steps towards personal development every day.

How to stop comparing yourself to other people

How to stop comparing yourself to other people

1. Accept where you are in your life right now. In fact, don't just accept it. Celebrate it. You made it this far from where you started and that's incredible. 2. Do a digital detox.  That constant scrolling might be leading to you thinking that everyone has it...

I’m a magnet for great opportunity

I’m a magnet for great opportunity

This week's affirmation: “I'm a magnet for great opportunity.” Take a deep breath and repeat this affirmation 3 times. If you're feeling stuck right now, think about this: What if so far you've only scratched the surface of who you could become? There are boundless...

How to lead with love

How to lead with love

Leading with love does not mean you're a “yes” person. You can be direct. You can be honest You can say “no.” You can have difficult conversations, complicated emotions, and speak your mind fully.  But the difference is that you're acknowledging that the person...

Affirmation: I have permission to let go

Affirmation: I have permission to let go

This week's affirmation: “I have permission to let go.” Take a deep breath and repeat this affirmation 3 times. Here's a meditation on letting go: How do you let go of the past?It takes time, of course. But first you have to accept it.And acceptance is not saying that...

1000 versions of myself

1000 versions of myself

I was looking through old photos of myself and I realized that version of me was long gone. I had evolved into something new. Something more whole. And let me be clear: I love that old version of me. The insecurities. The hesitation. The innocence. The...

But how do you find clarity?

But how do you find clarity?

For me, clarity doesn’t come from thinking... Clarity comes from doing. First writing down my feelings. Then brainstorming potential solutions. Sometimes it's talking with friends. But most often, it's trying new things. Exploring. Learning. Failing. And trying again....

I used to chase happy. Now, I strive for joy.

I used to chase happy. Now, I strive for joy.

I used to chase happy. Now, I strive for joy. Joy is the profound awareness that you can find gratitude in this moment–that you can find gratitude in every moment.  It's the understanding that peace is not dependent on external circumstances but something that...

Let’s talk about therapy

Let’s talk about therapy

My senior year of college I broke my ankle. I was being my normal playful self and slipped while running in the rain. The experience was intense and genuinely scary, but I was thankful to my friends who rushed me to the hospital. Throughout the first semester, my leg...

A friendly reminder to commit to your dreams

A friendly reminder to commit to your dreams

When it comes to your dreams…If it doesn’t come immediately, that should not be used at as a sign that you should move on. That should be your sign to commit to your growth and see what happens. Every journey comes with trials and tribulations because the universe...

Redefining hope in times of trouble

Redefining hope in times of trouble

A meditation on hope Hope is not just a feeling, it's a choice you make. It's the belief that things will get better, that you have the power to make a difference. When you choose hope, you open yourself up to new possibilities and the courage to take action towards...

Nice vs. Kind

Nice vs. Kind

We live in a world of people that are always nice. Nice is boring. Nice is fake. Nice is saying what people want to hear instead of what they need to hear. Kindness is different. It takes meaningful effort. And it doesn’t always mean you’ll be liked. What if you...

A message for the procrastinating creative

A message for the procrastinating creative

People don’t talk a lot about the discipline it takes to be a successful creative. It’s showing up every single day to make something. It’s promoting your work regularly. It’s showing up for your community. It’s building, launching, refining. Over and over again. Even...

Here’s how you really let go

Here’s how you really let go

For so much time I held life with clenched fists, doing my best to control the outcomes.  I thought if I held my hands tight, maybe I could keep all the good in and keep all the bad out.  But even with closed fists, there is loss.  You hold on to “it”...

How to allow your emotions to evolve

How to allow your emotions to evolve

Within any given emotion contains the potential of infinite depth. Depth that at it's core contains a contradiction.  By feeling grief, you can better experience joy.  By embracing your anger, you can become more compassionate.  By experiencing your...

The secret power of forgiveness

The secret power of forgiveness

Forgiveness is not merely an act of kindness toward others; it is a profound act of self-liberation.  When we extend forgiveness, we release the burdens that weigh us down, healing both our hearts and souls.  By forgiving others, we unlock the door to...