December 18, 2024
Today I'll share one of the reasons many holiday arguments occur and what to do instead. The way we view the world is colored through our own experiences, beliefs and preferences. When we unwittingly apply that filter to our conversations, it’s no wonder that we can feel a disconnect. Allow me to demonstrate.
I ju…
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December 11, 2024
I was so tired. I felt like I had nothing left to give and my boyfriend was pushing me to come to this party. What on earth should I do?
Well, this is a problem that many of us might feel at this time of year. Let me give you a few guidelines that I use myself.
This will help you get clear on the best decision fo…
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December 5, 2024
The holidays are upon us. For those of you who have just celebrated Thanksgiving, I hope it was lovely, magical, fun—and completely stress-free. If it wasn’t, you might not be too eager for Christmas or any other major holiday (or gathering).
If you were exhausted or stressed, maybe it wasn't you! Maybe it was t…
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November 26, 2024
Gratitude is one of my favorite tools. It’s so powerful and effective. And with Thanksgiving happening in the US this week, I’m always reminded of gratitude.
Gratitude is a unique instrument to shift your focus from negative to positive, from worry and concern to appreciation.
With all the turmoil going on in…
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November 16, 2024
A dear friend is going through a rough patch, and it reminded me of my own divorce. These are some tips I would’ve appreciated back then.
[If you know someone who’s going through a hard time, check the suggestions in the PS.]
1. Say “no” or “not now”
This is not the moment to be overly polite.
P…
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September 25, 2024
I didn’t know I was highly sensitive until my late twenties. Up until then I always figured I was just a little weird. I was different than most people. And it usually made me feel like my kind of different was wrong.
No one else seemed to need time alone after a large family gathering.
I was the only one who …
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August 30, 2024
Time is the strangest thing, perception is too.
This morning I saw a million things I still want to do. Some I really ‘have’ to do. There are several workshops I joined that I want to watch, I’m reading an interesting book and added another to my ‘to be read’ list, not to mention the millions of things in …
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April 22, 2024
If you’ve known me for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of grounding. I honestly believe it is the most crucial tool or skill in your arsenal. Because everything else is built from there: your self-care, your health, your intuition, your productivity and ability to focus. Just to name a few.
So what is grounding…
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December 27, 2023
On these darkest days of the year (in the Northern hemisphere at least) I wanted to spread a little light :)
This inspired message from the Carriers of Light is about end of year reflection as well as inspiration for the year to come.
You can listen to the entire message here, or read an excerpt below.
If you'…
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December 6, 2023
It’s been said that 90% of disease are caused by stress. According to McKinsey Health Institute1, globally one in four employees are experiencing signs of burnout. Stress hormones weaken the immune system, increase aging and the risk of (chronic) disease.
If you're curious about the most common signs of stress, th…
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