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 […]

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 […]

Spring isn’t just about sweeping out dust bunnies and opening the windows. It’s a feeling. A reset. A quiet invitation to let go of what’s heavy and make room for what breathes life back in. While you’re busy clearing out closets and scrubbing forgotten corners, don’t forget the clutter you can’t see; the kind that […]

There was a time in my life when the word “no” felt like a betrayal. A letdown. A tiny rejection wrapped in guilt. If someone needed help, I was there. If an extra project came up at work? Sure, I’d take it on. Invitations, favors, last-minute commitments—I said yes to it all. Because saying no? […]

Have you ever encountered someone who left you feeling completely depleted? Maybe you had some energy before meeting that person, but during the conversation you literally felt your energy draining from you. Some people call those types of people energy vampires, because they have the tendency to drain every last ounce of your life force. […]

Relationships are so exciting, especially in the early stages when everything is new. We are in a phase where we are learning about ourselves and our partners. We're excited about what the relationship has in store for us, and in no way do we want to jinx that. We're willing to go the extra mile […]

Being kind is something we should all constantly strive for. Yet, people-pleasing takes this to a whole other level — one where you might end up feeling overly anxious, stressed, and emotionally spent.  People-pleasing isn’t just about being kind. Rather, it involves going out of your way to change what you say or how you […]