New Year Check-Ins
One of my favorite things to do in the first few months of the year is to reflect and consider what happened in the past year. I also like to reflect on what I’m hoping for in the coming year. Wherever you find yourself coming...
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5 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions
Do you find yourself setting New Year’s resolutions each year, only to forget about them months, weeks, or even days later? If so, you’re not alone. According to statistics published by Forbes, the average resolution lasts only 3.74 months. In fact, so many people abandon...
Winter Energy, Realigned
Winter brings cozy blankets, warm drinks, and moments of calm yet the busy rhythm of the season can still create an unexpected shift in energy that many of us feel. As the days grow shorter and routines change, it’s common to notice shifts in mood,...
The Second Layer of Emotions
Have you ever had these thoughts? “I shouldn’t feel anxious about this,” or, even, “I’m anxious about getting anxious.” “What’s wrong with me that I feel angry all the time?” “This depression is awful and I just want it to go away.” “I’m so lonely, and I’ll always be lonely.”
Parenting Challenging Children: Turning Conflict Into Connection
Parenting is one of the most meaningful—and at times—most challenging roles we will ever take on. For parents of children who are strong-willed, emotionally intense, or behaviorally reactive, daily life can feel like a roller coaster of frustration, guilt, and exhaustion. But there’s hope. With...
Resistance
Is there something that you've always wanted to try but have never felt like you've had the time, courage or energy to actually give it a chance? Have any of these desires remained with you, unexplored for over a year? Five? Ten? Stepping into something...
Finding Gratitude Amid the Noise
As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us start thinking about turkey, football, and family gatherings—but beneath it all lies an invitation to slow down and reflect. Gratitude, at its best, is more than a seasonal nicety. It’s a mindset that reshapes how we see the world...
The Power of Saying Nothing
We’ve all been there — sitting across from someone in pain, searching for the right words to help in whatever way we can. We want to provide comfort, reassurance, or problem-solve because we care. But sometimes, the most healing thing we can offer isn’t advice,...
Beware the Danger of a Single Story
Over 10 years ago, I stumbled on a video online that has stuck with me ever since. A woman named Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a TED Talk titled, “The Danger of a Single Story.” As a highly educated Nigerian woman born into a middle class...