I know, from personal experience, how hard you work on behalf of others. I know that so much of your time, thought, & energy goes into thinking about others and your relationships with them. I know how that attention on others happens so much, and how that focus on others’ needs has gone on for so long, that you probably aren’t in touch with what you need.
Read MoreWe're entering into that crazy holiday season again. Before we all take the respective plunge into potential grief, burnout, and triggering, take a few moments to make a plan/set an intention on how you can use this season to a) Avoid burnout and resentment, and b) become more aware about Enneagram autopilot in action.
Read MoreI found it hard to decorate an office focused on myself. But now that the office is ready, I’ve created a space that is welcoming and grounding.
Read MoreThe holidays can be tough and bring on difficult emotions—and that’s okay! Don’t push those emotions aside. Instead, acknowledge them! Read the full post for ways to take care of yourself during the holiday season.
Read MoreLike the inner critic, the inner child cannot be ignored. When I ignore my inner kid, it comes out in other ways. Read this blog to learn how to engage with your inner child instead of shove them down.
Read MoreLizzo’s song “Soulmate” describes the act of lavish self-love. Something outward-oriented types like myself desperately need to practice.
Read MoreSelf-care is important in all areas in life. But one area I often forget about is environmental self-care. Taking care of our space and using it to uplift our mood is a vital part of self-care.
Read MoreAvoiding the inner critic and other difficult emotions doesn’t do us any favors. What I’ve learned works better is engaging with those inner voices via self-attunement.
Read MoreLearning how to acknowledge and welcome “exactly how we feel” is a vital part of self-care. Our emotions bring messages of what we need.
Read MoreChecking-in with yourself can be a hard habit to form (trust me, I know). This tertiary check-in exercise is one that helps me uncover what I’m feeling and what I need so I can better take care of myself.
Read MoreIf you’re like me, then practicing self-care in your daily life can be a tough task. But understanding each of the 6 domains of self-care helps me better understand my needs and where I should put most of my self-care efforts.
Read MoreSometimes we can feel so overwhelmed that deep breathing isn’t enough to calm us down. Vergence, a calming strategy from brainspotting therapy, is a quick and easy self-soothing technique that you can use wherever you are.
Read MoreHow important IS self-care? Neglecting this necessary piece of a balanced life can push us to fulfill our lives by helping others and create a vicious cycle of guilt and shame about our needs and emotions. Take it from me—I used to be there myself.
Read MoreEach new year is a season to reflect and set an intention for the year to come. Download my FREE visioning exercise with prompts to create your own vision for the year ahead and help move through stress.
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