We are conditioned to believe that strength means sucking it up, holding our tongue, biting the bullet, and just carrying through our work days as if we don’t have a life outside the office. But it’s not true. There is strength and power in bringing vulnerability to work…
Read MoreMorning Gratitude: A Poem - Learning to embrace and love all of me, not just the parts that are easy.
Read MoreWe can choose to be upset when the sun isn't shining, or we can choose to be inspired, and find joy in the little things no matter what the weather is doing, knowing that the sun will shine again.
Read MoreThis moment was a turning point in my life. It took me some time after this night to fully free myself from the shackles of someone so manipulative and controlling, someone who made me somehow believe that if I left, there would be no one in the world who could possibly love me…
Read MoreYour brand is all of YOU. In small businesses, and even in personal endeavors, people often get so caught up in curating everything to fit their “personal brand” and we begin to pigeon-hole ourselves in a container that doesn’t include all facets of who we are…
Read MoreWhen's the last time you did something that felt courageous? Something that felt a bit scary, but you took a chance. Or something that made you feel vulnerable and you did it anyway…
Read MoreI think there's this expectation or misunderstanding that meditation is supposed to be a state of quietness which often translates to nothing. No thoughts, no emotions. Be still, don't think, don't move.
When in reality, meditation is the state of presence; is to Be…
Read MoreIn turbulent times such as these, I believe it’s important to remember that not everyone processes information in the same way, and speaking out takes more courage for some than others. As someone who often lives in her head, it takes a lot of time for me to process events. I like to observe and research; seek perspectives from all sides of a situation before formulating an opinion I feel confident in. I spend a lot of time in self-reflection simply trying to figure out why I even feel the way I do….
Read MoreIt’s that time of year – the end of year reflections, the obligatory end of year post, and the annual Top Nine. This was such a strange year, I don’t think my Top Nine would accurately depict the moments I consider most valuable. So instead of participating in the usual Top Nine most liked images, and allowing my social media likes determine the value of my year, I’m compiling a list of my Top 9 most significant moments, themes, highlights (and low-lights) for 2020 because they hold value to me.
Read MoreThis is a story I believe is important to share because it is not a unique story. It is the story of many. The story of all the people who have found themselves under the spell of a manipulative partner. And a story to shed light on the commonality of the mental abuse and trauma many of us have had to spend years overcoming. It can take years of healing to love and trust another again. Years of healing to love ourselves and trust ourselves again. This is my story about a relationship I never thought I’d end up in…
Read MoreMoving is one of the most stressful things a person can endure, moving during a pandemic is at least 10x that. Resources are limited. You have to be extra cautious with where you go, who you come into contact with, and stay protected. I know I’m not the only one moving during this time. I see a lot of people moving and rearranging their lives, and if you’re one of them – I feel for you. And I want you to know that you’re going to get through this…
Read MoreWith the calendar year coming to an end, it’s a natural time to take stock and reflect on the previous year, which is exactly what I’ve been doing for the past month or so. It’s easy to look at your current situation, and if not much has changed, to think you’re right where you started. Or if you’ve happened to come full circle and end up in a similar situation as you were a year ago, to feel like you’re in the same place you were back then.
Read MoreI’ve recently found myself needing to justify my “shortcomings” if that’s what they even are. They’re not. I’m preemptively defending judgments that no one is making but myself. Well, maybe they are. But then I realized, sometimes we need to take a step backward in order to see the big picture. And any step, whether forward or backward, is better than standing still.
Read MoreFrom jars to journals, I’ve been practicing gratitude for several years. Although like most of my practices, it’s been an on again/off again thing, life always seems better when I’m on again. Taking the time to reflect daily on all the things you’re grateful for, is a simple way to positively impact your thoughts and your overall outlook on life.
Read MoreThis is my story about going through a lawsuit. There have been countless life lessons tied in to this chapter of my life and so I am here to share my story about trusting your gut, knowing your worth, and feeling empowered to stand up against bullying. I recently attended an old friend’s housewarming party and there I befriended an upbeat and humorous gal…
Read MoreIt’s the first day of 2019. I’ve gotten the feeling (from everyone’s social media posts) that 2018 was a tough year for a lot of people, myself included. (But let’s be honest, what year isn’t tough when you’re an adult.) However, 2018 was also filled with so many great things. I traveled A LOT, got a new car, got a raise, moved…
Read MoreI am a feminist and I’m not angry about the song “Baby It’s Cold Outside” being played on the radio (unpopular opinion, but I actually like this song. Yeah, I said it!). I don’t believe Santa Claus should be a female or gender neutral, and I don’t care that snowmen are snowmen, although could we get more snow ladies in the making?…
Read MoreThe saying goes “The best time to look for a job is when you already have one.” And this makes sense for multiple reasons. One reason being that you are still being provided with financial support while you search for something new. Another reason being that according to the “Laws of Attraction”, it’s easier to manifest more of what you already have…
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