While I must state clearly here that I am not a therapist, I’ve had many battles with these same troubles in my past and wanted to share a little of my story and some tools that have helped me along the way.
My hope is that it will help you, if you’ve been working through this, to know you are not alone and give you a little faith that you can move forward through it, too.
Working through Rock Bottom Read More »
How do you feel about…FEELING?
Do you honor your emotions?
Or do you squash your feelings down, deep inside?
Do you carve out time to just be, sitting quietly and journaling?
Or do you rush through life, never taking time to yourself?
Being Brave Challenge: Expression Read More »
For Halloween 2013, I went as a “complimentary muffin”. The idea was the costume mimicked a muffin and I was to give compliments to everyone. Halfway through the night, a friend told me that I was doing a terrible job – I hadn’t given anyone compliments.
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When I was about 22 years old, I went to see “The Hangover” in the theaters with my good friend. I was laughing a lot in the beginning, until I realized my friend was sitting there frowning, making comments about how stupid the movie was.
I quickly wiped the smile off my face.
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Just like our bodies, our offices and homes can accumulate stagnant energy. When things feel calmer and lighter, this typically means that the energy in that space is clear.
Feel Better: Clear your Home Read More »
Today, let’s talk about hope and how to find more of it.
What is hope exactly? Hope to me is a belief that everything will work out for the best. It might not be an easy task or situation we will encounter, but we will learn what we needed or be put on the path we were meant to walk. Most importantly, hope is knowing that we’re always supported and being guided through the right doors.
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Here’s a quick story about how an unlikely friends group developed out of a book club, and tips to find your own supportive community like this.
What comes to your mind when you think about book clubs?
Typically, I think of them as an okay way to meet people, but also pretty low-bar. Like, how can you really know someone well by reading a book with them?
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As a kid, did you ever desire to have a treehouse?
I wanted one so badly growing up. I would daydream about climbing up the steps, entering my own little private space where I could see the world, but not have to be part of it.
Deep down, I think kids understand themselves way more than adults do. Children know that they need a place for themselves to find seclusion and recharge.
“I’m having fun, aren’t you?” my pal Christie asked me.
At this very moment, we were in the midst of a 3+ hour wait to retrieve our checked luggage at the airport. Our flights (one very delayed, the other delayed and then cancelled) had left us stranded in Chicago for the night.
Are We Having Fun? Read More »
Have you seen that show, “The Tourist”? He wakes up in a hospital and has amnesia, spending most of the episodes figuring out who he is (or was). I’ve been thinking a lot about that show. My thought is, why try to dig up the past when you have the luxury of starting everything over?
Have you ever felt like it is more difficult to have regular conversations if you spend a lot of time alone?
Flexing your Social Muscle Read More »
Are you feeling stuck or really lost during a major transition? If so, I have a story for you and some advice on how to work through it.
Finding Joy when you Feel Stuck Read More »
You may hear me reference Joy Cheat sheets a lot if you watch my videos. But what is a Joy Cheat Sheet exactly? It’s a tool I use to get out of my head and quickly into adventure or small joys. Check out the video to learn more and get inspiration for your own cheat sheets.
Are you on your own journey of joy and are beating yourself up because you haven’t been having “enough joy”? I was feeling that way for a while when I first got intentional about injecting more happy activities into my life. After really mulling it over, though, I came to this conclusion – week days are for small joy, and weekends are for the bigger adventures.
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When I meditate with my Inner Child, she always has something unexpected to share, such as a needed change in my wardrobe. Yesterday, I was feeling kind of blah, so I decided to do the below meditation to see what my Inner Child felt was missing.
Inner Child Joy Meditation Read More »