Here’s how affirmations literally changed my life
Breaking news: Affirmations aren't just for hippies and dreamers. Even though I’m kinda a hippie and definitely a dreamer. Here’s the story behind why I made an affirmation card deck. I’ve always struggled with self-confidence. I somehow can simultaneously feel like...
How to find your perfect morning routine
Ah, mornings – the battleground where dreams of productivity and wellness collide with the snooze button. In this article, we'll discuss how to start and commit to a perfect morning routine. There was a time when I always found myself waking up and already feeling...
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...
Sometimes seeking clarity is a tool to procrastinate.
Often times seeking clarity is just a tool to procrastinate. We say: “I don’t know what to do.” “I can’t decide between this and that.” “I’m just not sure.” But deep inside, we know. If we quiet the chatter in our brain enough, we’ve always known. And if...
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...
I’ve got some fun news.
After a pretty rough start to the summer, I'm happy to have some good news to share. I am thrilled to announce that I was selected to join the 2023-24 cohort of the Long Table Collective with five other phenomenal creative professionals, including: @gkjcreates,...
June 2023 Recommendations
In The Weekly Reset Email I share a variety of recommendations. Here's a roundup of all of the links from the month of June. Something to read: This article might help if you struggle with forgiveness. A podcast to listen to: Normal Gossip delivers juicy, strange,...
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
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
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...