Three years ago, I thought I turned a corner and figured “it” out, or rather, figured myself out. But I must have missed the mark. I woke up and realized I was the problem
How a Facebook Article Led Me to Self-Love and Helping Others
I found the "This Is Your Tribe" Facebook group and joined. Something inside me knew I needed this. I needed a safe place to start figuring out where I had gone wrong.
Clearing Space for Personal Growth
I wasn’t happy because she was gone. I was happy because she was no longer suffering, and we were no longer suffering. Now I could have the relationship with her that I had been yearning for my entire life.
5 Distorted Thought Patterns That Are Holding You Back
Most of us are so focused on getting somewhere or obtaining something that we forget happiness lives in — the way we see the world, our beliefs about ourselves, and the way we think. What you think and how you think will determine your path but more importantly, if you’ll be walking or riding tigers.
4 Tips to Help You Thrive During Challenging Times
The more we can eliminate fear, control, judgment, anger and move toward love, freedom, acceptance and peace, we can better cope and help others cope with our changing world.
How Blogging and Vulnerability Brought Me to My Truth
I had hoped for an ebb and a flow, one that would make sense to a prospective reader, but I drove myself crazy trying to organize my grief. I decided instead, to focus on my own needs—one blog at a time.
Letter to a Woman's Tender Heart on Getting Unstuck and Seeing New Possibilities
I see you feeling hopeless. Lost. Insecure. Limited. This isn’t an issue of your ability, Heart, because I know that you are capable of so much. This is an issue of perspective.
5 Tips to Eliminate the Fear of a Financial Transition
Money can make us feel abundant, scarce or anything in between, particularly when we are considering making a life change, which by itself may be scary and significantly impact us financially.
The 5 Steps to Get Unstuck and Change Your Life Completely
Feelings don’t define your worth. Unless you allow them to. And so many do without even knowing it. It’s okay to feel lonely. It’s not okay to stamp yourself as unlovable.
How I Learned to Own My Relationship Needs
The feelings I kept tucked deep inside of me, meant I sacrificed my own self-worth, and many times, my own dignity.
Why It’s Worth Making Friends with the Monsters In Your Head
It doesn’t matter how many times I attempt to quit. I’m addicted, and my substance of choice will always be thinking too damn much.
Fighting With “IT” and My Demons
“IT” is that one thing you have that makes you special now. I’m racking my brain trying to figure out what “IT” is and why am I special. “IT” seems more like a “why” to me.
Letters to a Woman's Tender Heart on Managing Overwhelming Emotions and Making Space for Self-Care
When you slow down, focus, and take better care of yourself, we are like a well-oiled machine. But Heart, you’ve got to declutter first, so that we can get back to that place.
Love Hard or Go Home
And so, with kindness and patience, with joy and respect, with a deep sense of knowing I love myself hard through these days of crazy, wild and uncertain. I
Looking for Real Transformation—Check Your Ego at the Door
We say we want change. Some of us say we want to change. And while anyone can say this, the point is change is work.
Destroy Your Default
If you’re miserable right now, instead of complaining, being angry at the world, and feeling sorry for yourself, examine your default. Not what’s on the surface, but rather your beliefs.
I’ve Got This—My Most Remarkable Accomplishments after 20 Years of Depression
Assessing, and more importantly, documenting my achievements and progress is a great practice as it helped me to really understand and give myself credit for all of my accomplishments.
Hear Me Out—I'm Here for You
I’ve heard your voice. I recognize it. But I’ve never really listened to you. I’ve heeded your persistent advice, usually YEARS after you’ve told me how things really are