I recently watched the Michael Jordan documentary “The Last Dance.” I am not necessarily a huge fan of basketball but I believe that athletes + sports can teach us a lot about commitment, teamwork, growth and mindset. One thing, Michael Jordan shared that touched me was about mindset before a…

I am curious, what are some things that you don’t want to bring into 2023 with you? This time of year, people try to add new goals and resolutions into their lives. More exercise, more dieting, more money, etc. However, adding in more isn’t a solution or an equation for…

I remember there was a time that I dreaded these last few weeks of the year. I would talk to friends and say things like, “I just want to turn the page already” or “I’m looking forward to a fresh start.” It was as if a new calendar year held…

Happy December and holiday season! While this may be a time of celebration, it is also a time of pain and grieving. Making it an important season to check in with yourself and ask, “what is it I need right now?” Not what is the world or media asking me…

This “always” happens to me…They have “always” struggled with that…I was “never” good at this…I “always” quit…I have “always” had issues in relationships…I “never” did well at school…. Does this sound familiar? Always and never are blanket statements also known as black or white thinking. They give the illusion that…

“If you are invested in security and certainty you are on the wrong planet.” Pema Chodron Whenever I experience something uncomfortable, my reaction is to get as far away from it as possible. Whether it is an emotion, an experience, a person, or even day to day stress. Without realizing…

In case you didn’t know this about me…I used to be an OVER-DOER. Over-analyze, over-apologize, overly-prove, overly- be nice, overly-worry, and not only that, but I was proud of this ability! My favorites were over-analyzing people and experiences. It helped me to make sense of what happened or see if…

“Life is a journey to be experienced not a problem to be solved” – Winnie the Pooh The stress and depleting nature of “trying to make the right choice or the perfect choice” is exhausting and completely self-induced. At times, I have preferred to not make any decision at all…

Do you relate to the all or nothing mindset? It may look like and feel like being on one extreme or the other. Working out everyday or not at all. Eating veggies all day or eating sweets all day. Spending time out with friends all the time or being at…

 “When you complain, you make yourself a victim. Leave the situation, change the situation, or accept it, all else is madness.” Eckhart Tolle We have all been there, something is bothering us, we aren’t sure what to do about it and we don’t like it, so we talk about it.…