Clarity! No more hidden Secrets
“Looking through the lens of faith instead of fear or frustration”
Clarity doesn't come from our circumstances being perfect —it comes from complete surrender. Read More
Everything To Everyone and Nothing To Yourself
“An empty cup can’t pour into anyone else”
When you give and give and give without ever giving back to yourself, you eventually run on empty.Read More
The 4 "C's" in Loving Communication
Often times when communicating our desires, concerns and needs, the conversation can turn reactive, creating disconnect and resentment in the relationship. The 4 C’s will help you maintain loving communication with your loved ones and maintain a safe, loving space.
Listening With Love; Applying the 4 C's in Communication
How do you listen with love, especially if you're listening to feedback that you have said, done, or are doing something that is a problem or concern for someone else. Instantly our brain wants to react. Listening with love means to apply the 4 C's (Calmness, connection, curiosity, compassion) to maintain connection and closeness in the relationship.
Communicating Concerns In A Loving Way
Relationships can be a place where we find the most joy, peace and fulfillment and at the same time, be the place where we have the most struggle, and usually it has to do with communicating in a healthy and effective way. So how do I say what I feel in a loving way, and without all the reactivity?
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
Two factors that interfere with our ability to make decisions. Overthinking and fear. Overthinking and fear can create an endless cycle of stress, worry, anxiety and even depression. You may have a lot of decisions to make today but don’t let those decisions create unnecessary stress and overwhelm.
Beware!! The Gaslighter is Near.
Gaslighting is one of the most manipulative, abusive, deliberate behaviors that a person will use to cause another person to question their perception of truth or to throw them off balance from the truth. Be able to identify this behavior and use strategies to keep from getting sucked in.
Benefits of Being Authentic
We have spent so much time doing and being what others want, that it becomes hard to tell the difference between our real selves and who our family, friends, bosses and society want us to be. Being authentic comes from knowing what is important to you and staying true to it even in the face of pressure.
5 Tips on Managing Your Mental Health After A Cancer Diagnosis.
October is breast cancer awareness month. Receiving a cancer diagnosis or diagnosis of any illness for that matter can be scary and life-changing. It will not only impact your physical, but mental health as well. Here are 5 tips on managing your mental health after a cancer diagnosis.
6 TIPS TO STOP PEOPLE PLEASING AND RECLAIM YOUR TRUE SELF
Pleasing is something we do to avoid disappointing or upsetting others, you fear people won’t like you or will be mad at you, if you can’t meet their need or solve their every problem. 5 tips on how to stop people pleasing and reclaim your true self.Read More
Unpacking People Pleasing... Part 2
Examining Attachment in the Parent-Child Relationship is a start to unpacking the people pleasing dilemma. Core beliefs that you are not good enough, deserving or valuable could be driving your desire to meet the needs or approval of others while ignoring your own needs.
People Pleasing! It Hurts You and Keeps You From Having Healthy Relationships.
Do you find yourself unnecessarily apologizing or trying to meet the needs of others to avoid conflict? Or do you fear they will be mad or displeased with you? Today I am talking about some reasons for people pleasing, how it can hurt you and create unhealthy patterns in your relationships.
Stop What You're Doing! "Let's Refresh"
The word refresh simply means to renew, restore, make something clean and invigorating. We spend so much time being busy. Busyness, even with the best intentions can wear on you and become draining. Taking time to refresh is important. This means taking time to care for your body and your mind.
"When Temperatures Flare, Don't You Dare" Managing the heat and your mood."
The hot weather is not an excuse to lash out at others. Gaining an understanding of the impact extreme heat has on mood and behavior can better help you manage.
A Gentle Tongue Is A Tree Of Life (Watch Your Words!)
The comparison of a gentle tongue being like a tree of life makes reference to our words. Our words can hurt or heal. They can build up others or they can tear them down. Which will you do today?