Are you taking care of yourself? Are you sure? Many people tend to take care of others and neglect taking time to care for themselves on a regular basis. You might think you are doing this, but take some time to really think about it.  When is the last time you took a whole day […]

Many of us face times where we feel empty and lack fulfillment. Of course, some people may experience this more intensely than others, and it can result in varying levels of depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Feeling empty means you are experiencing a void of value, purpose, or significance in your life. It […]

When we talk about extroverts and introverts it’s often oversimplified in black-and-white terms. But here’s the thing: true extroversion is at one end of the scale and true introversion is on the other end. This means that most people fall somewhere in between.  So, yes, you might be slightly more introverted, but you might also […]

  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 […]