I used to think being vulnerable was foolish. I was afraid to let people see my true emotions. They saw the good happy parts, but I hid away the sadness. I masked the anger. I held back the tears. But now I know better. I know that...
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.
Let’s Talk About Conflict
Conflict is not inherently bad. In fact, sometimes it's necessary. Meaningful personal growth comes from regularly having difficult conversations. Better to speak your truth when an issue is fresh, Than have it build into something bigger than it needs to...
Motivational mantras to encourage a growth mindset
The way we talk to ourselves can either build us up or break us down. And cultivating a growth mindset takes a lot of hard work. But on my journey to learning to love myself more, I found a simple daily activity that positively affected my mood, increased my energy...
How to Combat Negative Self Talk
Everyone deals with critical thoughts sometimes. We all have an inner voice that encourages us to play it safe, make ourselves small, and live in fear. But negative thoughts drain your energy and keep you focused on the wrong thing. The key to changing negative self...
Wellness Tip: Write down your achievements
Give yourself credit for the things you've achieved this year/month/week. Don't be critical of yourself without realizing how far you've come. Taking the time to reflect on the past can make you aware of your progress and have the potential to increase your happiness,...
Wellness Tip: Don’t start or end your day with social media
One of the worst side effects of social media is overly comparing yourself with others. And it makes sense, right? You’re looking at staged snapshots of the best moments of someone’’s life and comparing it to the ups and downs of your own experience. It leads you to...
Wellness Tip: Change your scenery
Plan a trip somewhere far away from your everyday life, preferably in nature, where you'll have the space to rest and rejuvenate yourself. If the time off or funds are not possible, plan a day trip to the next city or small town. A small break from your usual...
Wellness Tip: Take a timeout
Take a 5 min time out. After every hour of work, give yourself a five-minute time out to change your posture and reset your focus. If you were standing, find a chair and sit and vice versa for sitting. This helps to connect with your senses in the present...
Design a physical space that brings you peace
You deserve a sacred space in your home that provides you with peace. This could be a corner in your bedroom or a spot in your garden. Or you could go so far as to turn a room in your home into a safe space. The important part is that it helps you recharge, reflect,...
Give Yourself permission to pause and feel
Don’t run away from the negativity. Instead, schedule time to let yourself feel. As negative emotions pop up, write them down. And then spend twenty minutes reviewing the list. Get angry. Get annoyed. Get upset. Then crumble up the piece of paper and throw it...
Move your body for at least 30 min a day
If exercise is not already a routine for you, do your best to get some kind of movement for at least 30 minutes every single day. This can be a solid gym session or a lunchtime walk. Or if you're feeling funky, put on a playlist and have a 30-minute dance break. You...