Every day brings something new. While we can't always control what life throws at us, we can choose how we respond. We can optimize our choices to ensure we invest our limited energy at the right places. After all, you're a being made of energy.   Where is Your Energy Going? Pay attention to […]

There are many introverts out there who feel misunderstood. Their quiet nature can be perplexing to plenty of people, especially those who have a more extroverted personality.   The definition of an introvert is someone who prefers calm, minimally stimulating environments. Introverts tend to feel drained after socializing and regain their energy by spending time alone. - […]

If you consider yourself an empath or know you have a tendency to please people, you might recognize yourself in this situation: Your friend has told you they're hurt by something you said the other night. But perhaps instead of reacting in kind, it feels like a tidal wave has washed over you. You feel […]

Saying, “No” is hard.  I know this, you know this, everyone knows this. What is more interesting is that everyone also knows that it stinks to say, “Yes” to something that you didn’t want to commit to. Yet, we all find ourselves in this awkward position. Unable to say, “No”. Regretting saying, “Yes”. This challenge […]

Boundaries are just limits. It’s a line you draw that you feel protects you emotionally, physically, socially, or spatially. All through life we're faced with boundaries - from the time we were children, when our parents said, “No hitting your siblings,” to adults now having social distancing boundaries enforced. How often do you think about […]

We've all been there. That moment when your face flushes, your jaw clenches, and suddenly you're seeing red. Maybe someone cut you off in traffic, your boss took credit for your work, or a loved one crossed a line. In that instant, anger feels like fire in your veins - powerful, consuming, and impossible to […]

People often choose to vacation in natural surroundings because they love the stillness that comes with it. Take a moment to think about it. Besides the sound of birds chirping and singing, or crickets making music, silence is the overriding element. But that's what creates an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, helping us to let […]

Thinking back on your life, how often have you had to do things for the people around you? How about for yourself? In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to focus on caring and being there for other people while neglecting the most important person in your life: yourself. Being kind to […]

Do you ever felt like you’re a constant work in progress? Like no matter how much you read, heal, journal, or strive, there’s always something else to fix? One more flaw to smooth out. Another mindset to rewire. Another version of yourself you’re supposed to become. We live in a culture that thrives on the […]