If you read my blog last week or you’re on my email list, you’ll notice we talked about boundaries, but this topic is so challenging that I’m doubling down. This week, we’re diving deeper into emotional boundaries. That’s right. The boundaries nobody really “gets” but everybody needs. Emotional boundaries are extra tricky because, for the… Continue reading Emotional Boundaries: How to Stay Out of Other’s Emotional Business
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Boundaries: The Unsung Heroes of Self-Love and Personal Growth
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overextended, or just plain over it, this blog is for you! Seriously though, it’s no secret that we people pleasers, emotional caretakers, and empaths struggle with boundaries. And I’m sure you’ve heard more than once how important it is to “set healthy boundaries.” You might even be rolling your eyes… Continue reading Boundaries: The Unsung Heroes of Self-Love and Personal Growth
Beyond Resolutions: Embracing Your Infinite Worth in the New Year
Hey, Happy New Year, and welcome to 2024!! Now that that’s out of the way, let’s cut to the chase…New Year’s resolutions. Have you made any? Do you feel pressure to make any? How many times have you come across the “New Year, new me” posts on social media, or “New Year, new you” advertisements?… Continue reading Beyond Resolutions: Embracing Your Infinite Worth in the New Year
When Good Becomes Bad: The Truth About Socially Accepted Avoidance
It’s 1 a.m. and I’ve been sitting in bed “scrolling” for hours. My intention was to go to bed early and actually get a good night’s sleep, but moving my body physically into bed and going to sleep are two very different things. That familiar voice pops into my head…”What are you doing?? Go to… Continue reading When Good Becomes Bad: The Truth About Socially Accepted Avoidance
Oops! I Dropped the Lemon Tart
Amazing things can come out of the most unexpected, seemingly unfortunate (or even disastrous), situations… if we allow them to. Put another way, there is beauty in imperfection. I was enjoying a good “Netflix and chill” kind of day, watching (literally) the Netflix original series Chef’s Table –very good show, highly recommend– and happened to… Continue reading Oops! I Dropped the Lemon Tart
Some Things Will Always Suck
Yeah, I know…What a depressing title. But honestly, I’d rather not bury the lead on this one. The truth is, there are some things we go through in life that will always be hard, always be painful, always suck. Period. It’s human nature to prefer positive emotions to negative ones. Who wouldn’t rather feel happy… Continue reading Some Things Will Always Suck
Self-care is not Selfish…
And it’s more than soapy suds. What do you think of when someone uses the words “self-care?” What images come to mind? What emotions does it evoke? For many, self-care seems to be about pampering oneself, hence the idea of bubble baths and mani/pedis. And, hey, there is absolutely nothing wrong with pampering ourselves! I… Continue reading Self-care is not Selfish…
It’s Time to Mama Bear Yourself!
If you’ve ever walked or hiked in the woods (or anywhere bears roam), you’ve probably been warned to leave those cute cuddly bear cubs alone and get the hell out of there ASAP if you come across one. Why? Because where there’s a bear cub, there’s a mama bear nearby, and she will not take… Continue reading It’s Time to Mama Bear Yourself!
The Birth of Willful Joy
So…yeah, I’ve been a therapist for a lot of years and was ready for a new challenge. (Okay, let’s get real…like many therapists, I found myself a bit burned out after the last couple years we’ve all been through, and wanted to shake things up a little.) But what? What am I both qualified to… Continue reading The Birth of Willful Joy