Shadow work has been one of the best emotional healing tools I’ve used thus far in life. I’ve had several “dark nights of the soul” that caused me intense emotional distress. My first “dark night,” I was flat broke with no money to invest in counseling. That’s not a great space to be in when […]

How many of us become clueless when asked about ourselves? It is easy to know and understand people around us, but looking in the mirror and properly seeing ourselves might not be easy. We tend to be blinded by what we think we are and that gets in the way of us properly understanding who […]

Ever get a bit too stuck in your own head? You think you’re right, even though everyone might be telling you you’re wrong.  This might come down to a self-awareness issue. Lacking self-awareness means you might struggle to look at a situation and your actions objectively. Inevitably, this can lead to a lot of conflict […]

It’s not always easy to feel good about yourself. Most of us can relate to struggling with self-esteem issues every now and then. However, the way you feel about yourself is something you can learn to change for the better.   What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem is simply the way you feel about yourself. It can […]

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 […]

“I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it.” — Ariana Grande In a world where you can get almost anything delivered to your door within 24 hours, we’ve likely become the most impatient human society to date. The internet has literally made everything and anything available at your fingertips. With a […]

Have you ever known someone who made statements like, “You ALWAYS do this!” or “I’m NEVER going to amount to anything!”? We've all made similar statements at some point. But what happens when you think this way? It can be incredibly frustrating, because there is no middle ground. What happens when you don't meet a […]

Love bombing: Have you ever been with someone who showers you with so much love one minute and then suddenly changes into a whole new person the next?  Not everything is always what it seems to be, especially in the realm of love. Some people love genuinely, while with others, there's an ulterior motive. We […]

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 […]