We all know that words can hurt. But did you know that words can also empower, inspire great things, and encourage you to live your best life? In fact, the words you use on a daily basis can either empower you or disempower you. I tell my kids all the time ‘your words have power’ …
Self Development
We all face times in our lives when we need to let go of something – a relationship, a job, a way of thinking, an old hurt. These can be tough transitions, but they are also opportunities for us to grow and move forward into something new and better. If you’re going through one of …
When it comes to healing our mind, body, and soul, positive affirmations may not be the first thing you think of, and that’s totally okay. Many people underestimate the power of affirmation or believe that the power of positive affirmations comes from simply saying positive things to make ourselves feel better. But did you know …
If you’re like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with journaling. You know it’s good for you. You know it can be beneficial in so many ways. But at the same time, it can feel like a bore, or like just another thing on your to-do list. Maybe you’ve tried to keep a …
Journaling is a powerful tool used by many people (and recommended by many professionals) to help you to become more aware of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. When it comes to recovery, journaling, and using specific journal prompts for recovery that are supportive and healing can have a wide range of benefits and can help …
We all have bad habits we know we need to break. Whether it’s spending too much time on our phones, mindlessly snacking, or procrastinating, we could all stand to improve our habits. But changing habits can be tough and creating habits can be hard. You know you should floss your teeth every night but somehow …
In a world that can be so critical and negative, it’s scary to think of what our daughters will experience. We can look back on all we have experienced, the criticisms, the social pressures, the barrage of ‘you’re not good enough’ – and hope so much that our daughters never experience anything like it. But …
Over the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the interest in creating more mindful habits in our lives. Whether it’s because the world shut down, or because we were forced to re-evaluate the approach we had to our lives, or simply because we are getting older (and dare I say, wiser..?), …
Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to be going right? You spill coffee on your shirt, trip on your way to work, your boss sends you an email cc-ing the entire company, and then you get a call from your kid’s school saying you need to go and pick them …
If you’ve undertaken any form of personal development, you’ve likely heard of self-awareness, the idea that having a better understanding of ourselves can lead to a more fulfilling and successful life. But when it comes to the benefits of self-awareness, there’s so much more than simply being effective leaders and successful in our careers. In …