What’s Your Story?

We all have a “story” we tell ourselves and others. “I struggle to lose weight; it’s just the way it is.” “Money doesn’t grow on trees, and with the prices these days, I can’t afford (fill in the blank).” “I’m so busy, I don’t have time to relax if I want to stay on top … Continue reading What’s Your Story?

Ebb and Flow

Just as the seasons ebb and flow, systematically transitioning from one to the next, so do the phases of our lives. We naturally transition from one stage of life to the next, yet at a certain time in life, we tend to want to fight it. This is not helpful. I’m not saying we can’t … Continue reading Ebb and Flow

Growing Pains

Pain is life’s way of getting our attention and letting us know something has to change. That’s why it’s essential to be flexible and cultivate resilience and adaptability. Change is inevitable, as nothing ever stays the same. While we often view it as either good or bad, it’s important to remember that that’s just our … Continue reading Growing Pains

Emotional Intelligence

Sometimes people can just be mean. Maybe they’re having a bad day, maybe there is something going on in their life that is really difficult, or maybe they’re just bitter about the choices they’ve made and the consequences of those choices. Who knows? But that does not give them the right to take it out … Continue reading Emotional Intelligence

Perfectionism

When we put pressure on ourselves to always be ‘perfect’ at whatever we’re attempting to do or be, and put unrealistic expectations on ourselves or others, we’re potentially setting ourselves up for failure, disappointment, and excessive stress. This can cause all sorts of problems that will affect everything from our health to our relationships. “At … Continue reading Perfectionism