Self Help

I believe that most, if not all, of us want the same things in life. We want to feel seen. Want to be heard. We want to own our truth and express ourselves. And we want to believe we’re making a positive impact—to feel like we matter and that we’re leaving an indelible mark on […]

“A lot of what weighs you down isn’t yours to carry.” ~Unknown What are you worried about right now? No matter how hard we try to not worry, and even when we know that stress is terrible for our health, worry inevitably seeps into our boundaries for one reason or another. Chronic stress causes wear

“If you want to live an authentic, meaningful life, you need to master the art of disappointing and upsetting others, hurting feelings, and living with the reality that some people just won’t like you. It may not be easy, but it’s essential if you want your life to reflect your deepest desires, values, and needs.”

“The food you eat can be either the safest and most powerful form of medicine or the slowest form of poison.” ~Ann Wigmore Why aren’t we taught optimal nutrition in school as adolescents? I remember briefly learning about the food pyramid, which doesn’t even include water, by the way. Do you want to know what

  “For a long time, it had seemed to me that life was about to begin—real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, or a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last, it dawned on

“You are not too old and it is not too late.” ~Unknown I’ve been indecisive since I was a child. When I was small, I wanted to be a ballet dancer. My parents even bought me a ballerina cake topper for one of my birthdays. As I grew a little older, I wanted to be

“Boundaries are the distance at which I can love you and me simultaneously.” ~Prentis Hemphill I was talking with a friend about some aspect of a challenging relationship (I don’t even remember what it was now), and she lovingly informed me that I needed better boundaries. I nodded in understanding, but later I realized that

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything—anger, anxiety, or possessions—we cannot be free.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I have dealt with anxiety for as long as I can remember. There are times when I don’t experience it and times when it seems

Here’s what I know about grief: There is no measuring stick. The loss of a mother, father, sister, brother (or all of the above), the loss of a husband, wife, lover, boyfriend, girlfriend, or life partner, the loss of a best friend, dear friend, or close friend, the loss of a mentor, teacher, guider, inspirer…

“Just being there for someone can sometimes bring hope when all seems hopeless.” ~Dave G. Llewellyn Have you ever found yourself in a situation where someone told you something deeply personal and traumatic and you were stuck on what to say to them, how to act, and how to behave? This happens to me regularly,