“I’m ugly” “I’m not good enough.” “I couldn’t do that.” “I am not smart enough, intelligent enough, confident enough, or skinny enough em> “What would other humans think or say?” These are some of the things you might have said to yourself. Perhaps you were looking to do something different, so sign up for a…
Self-care can feel like a cruel joke to many mothers. It is a practice that only the wealthy or those have the time and money to afford a facial or massage. Self-care is often overlooked or reserved for those rare occasions when you are not needed. Even though the day is done and the little…
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My clients come to me looking for ways to reduce the stress of the many commitments and to-dos they have. They are looking to reduce time and improve their time management skills. They also want clear structures for their business to feel in control. Does this sound familiar? Many people are talking about boundaries and…
It can be difficult to remember where you fit in your life. Sometimes we can get so preoccupied with everything or everyone that it is hard to find joy in the simplest pleasures of life. But our lives are more than just what we do for others. It’s about what we do for our good. It’s important to find peace in…
Are you ever unable to be present at the moment and more mindful of what is happening? Instead, you become entangled in your thoughts and live in fear. Are you prone to living your life on auto-pilot, going through the motions but not knowing where you want it to take you? Are you still feeling…
Each person has an inner world that no one else can see or comprehend. It can be a powerful and magical place, but very few people take the time to care for it, explore it, cultivate it, and make sense of it. What do you discover when you look into your inner world? Many of…
It is no secret that friends influence the direction and quality of our lives. Almost everyone universally agrees with this statement, and plenty of scientific studies support it. The problem is very few people take action on this knowledge. Fear of judgment can make it easy to stay connected to people we don’t want to…
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Many people see Christmas as a time when old friends and families can get together and where childhood memories are filled full of joy and warmth. While some may not have seen one another in a while, others welcome new members into their growing families; others might not have seen them for a while. Others…
In other words, we become more stressed and have more anger, exhaustion, and resentment. We can be more flexible, joyful, playful, connected, and loving parents if we deliberately turn some of our nurturing towards ourselves. These benefits can only be realized if you create a self-care program that is right for you. These six steps…
It’s a common refrain. Make New Year’s Resolutions Make your goals smart… It takes at least 21 days to form a habit. Who has set SMART goals/resolutions for 21 days and then stopped at day 25, 26, 27, and slowly lost the habit? Hand-raised Next come the self-deprecating thoughts and low self-esteem, along with a…
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