Sometimes it leaves you numb, and at other times, it feels like your heart is being ripped out, with nothing left to hold on to — that’s the nature of emotional pain.   What you’re feeling is perfectly normal.   Painful situations are inevitable in life. Yet we try our best to avoid pain […]

You’re healing and growing, but that doesn’t mean you won’t make mistakes or have moments of weakness.   What you do after that is what's important. Self-awareness is key to avoiding unhealthy coping mechanisms. And no one can help you more than you can help yourself. When you recognize unhelpful thoughts and let them pass […]

  The practice of self-awareness involves learning about yourself. At first, it seems like an odd concept to grasp, doesn’t it? We’re used to learning about things foreign to us, but getting to know ourselves, our own minds, where we spend all our time – that’s a tough nut to crack. The fact remains that […]

Our minds are constantly working and processing information. We go through our days feeling like there’s always more to do. And while you’re busy taking care of one thing after another, decision fatigue can creep up on you. On top of that, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of constant stimulation in our technology-driven […]

Life is a series of choices. Every day, we’re faced with thousands of them. Some are big enough to change the course of your life, while others are too insignificant to be remembered the next minute. Every time you make a decision, you use up a little bit of mental energy. As you continue to […]

A simple mindset change holds the power to bring radical transformation into your life. Regardless of how busy your routine might seem, you can always find a way to be more active. You have to make the conscious decision to prioritize movement every single day.   Focusing on Moving More Your focus is important. If […]

It's easy to come up with many reasons as to why you can’t add more physical activity to your daily life. Work, chores, obligations, and responsibilities consume most of your time and energy. You may feel like you barely have time to breathe, let alone exercise. That’s all the more reason to include movement in […]

We often find it difficult to confront our own feelings, much less show our vulnerable sides to other people. But every time you share your vulnerabilities, you build acceptance and find the courage to live your true authentic self.  On the other side of vulnerability, there is growth, confidence, and belonging. Sharing your inner thoughts […]

At the root of every self-critical thought lies fear.  Fear of judgment often stops us from sharing our true selves with others. We are our own worst critics. We automatically assume that others will judge us harshly too.   Let’s not forget that regardless of our perceived identities, or outward accomplishments we’re all humans with […]