We tend to lead busy lives, always on the go or trying to squeeze in one more item on our to-do list, giving our time and attention to other people, situations, and tasks. As a result, our need for self-care can fall to the bottom of the list as we focus our energy outside of … Continue reading Self-care is NOT Selfish
Category: self-compassion
If…then…
If (this) happens, then I will be happy. If (that) doesn’t happen, then I am a failure. If I do this, then they will be angry with me. If I don't do that, then they will call me selfish. We all have had some sort of thoughts along these lines at one time or another. … Continue reading If…then…
Allowing Tranquility
No matter how busy we are or how full our schedule is, we must make it a priority to take time to rest. We often fill up our days with as much as we can possibly pack in, and at the end of the day we are exhausted and either still have tasks left undone … Continue reading Allowing Tranquility
The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
When we’re overwhelmed and dealing with challenging times, depression, and feeling like nothing is good, it is especially important to be gentle and compassionate with ourselves, and to not succumb to feelings of despair, fear, and anxiety. I know; easier said than done, right? “No storm, not even the one in your life, can last … Continue reading The Sun Is Always Shining Somewhere
Mindful Release
A cluttered space leaves us feeling restricted, blocked, and overwhelmed. When we take time to clear out and organize the space, we feel lighter, calmer, and more at ease. "The objective of cleaning is not just to clean, but to feel happiness living within that environment."Marie Kondo This is also true for when we cling … Continue reading Mindful Release
Turn Your Frown Upside Down
Happiness is a high-vibration energy. As we know, when we are happy, others pick up on it and want to be around us, and as a result share in that high-vibrational state. When we are happy, we tend to smile more easily. When we smile, we pass that energy around and it is highly likely … Continue reading Turn Your Frown Upside Down






