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

Cleaning Up

Today is the perfect day to spend some time cleaning up and beautifying our homes and communities. The clutter that accumulates on the counter, the unused items that are hiding in the closet, the weeds growing in the flower planters, the trash someone threw out the car window, etc. are all examples of things we … Continue reading Cleaning Up

New Beginnings

The wheel of the year continues turning, and a few weeks ago brought us around to a new astrological cycle, which begins with fiery Aries. This is all about new beginnings, growth, and potential. Spring offers a new beginning, a fresh start. It is up to us to plant what we want to reap later, … Continue reading New Beginnings