In life, if there is any certainty at all, it’s that things are always changing. It’s challenging when we want stability, and yet, everything seems to be continuously shifting around us. As creatures of habit, it can be difficult and sometimes even painful to endure changes. However, it is important to move forward with whatever […]

We love holiday season–the smells, the decorations, the food! Sometimes, though, what makes the holidays so wonderful is also what makes it so dang stressful. Don’t get swept up in the hustle and bustle. Instead, make it your intention to slowly move through the holiday season, keeping close to you what is most important–peace of […]

Out of all the relationships you build throughout life, the relationship you build with yourself is the most important. Learning to find wholeness within, outside of external validation, is one of the trickiest lessons to learn as an adult. It is, however, so necessary to do in order to live a happy, healthy, and integrated […]

Did you know that you have a unique purpose in this world? There is no one quite like you! Love is your birthright, and you deserve to experience it from within. Actively practicing self-love and compassion can be difficult most days, especially when our minds are weighed down by self-criticism and the desire to find […]

Sometimes, it can be hard to remember the joyful parts of your life. You may feel lost, hopeless, or like you have no purpose. It is important to remember that these feelings are only temporary. You can invite joy back into your life if you consciously make that choice and stick to it. Here are […]

Self-doubt is a troublesome voice that holds you back. It prevents you from going after your dreams and holds you back from reaching your true potential. Instead of listening to the anxious, worried voice that keeps us from progressing, we must learn to listen to our highest selves. Here are five steps you can take […]

Listen carefully without interrupting It is kind to show others you care by listening intently and making a conscious effort to hear the message that is being communicated. Put aside those distracting thoughts, look at the speaker directly, and don’t mentally prepare what you’re about to say next–just listen. When you’re sure they’ve finished, paraphrase […]

Some of you may know that I was in the hospital in late May due to complications with Shingles. I thought it was a pesky bug bite, but when it started to spread down my face, scalp and eye I knew something was wrong. I went to the ER hoping they could help relieve the […]