A evidenced by the discussions of friends, family, clients, my community and larger conversations around the country and world, our collective stress baseline is high and rising.
It’s time for a reminder about how to stay as grounded as possible when things feel hard and out of your control. The rock stars to accomplish this are…
Authenticity is a sweet spot. It’s much more relaxing to feel free to “do you” than the energy it takes to wear a social mask every day. But being authentic is easier said than done because it requires you to feel comfortable in showing up as yourself. People are often held back by the stories…
The Israel-Hamas war and other world events are taking a toll on us. Many are cycling through shock, fear, rage, sadness and disbelief, depending on personal viewpoints of the unfolding situation. Deep divisions are being fueled leading to broader fear of global impact. The stories and images of all of it are outside of what…
Much of what blocks people emotionally and in their relationships is actually deeper than what it appears. The ways it can look at a higher level includes a long list of self sabotaging behaviors which are essentially attempts to manage fears of abandonment, rejection and not being good enough, etc. Pushing people away, people pleasing,…
Your relationship vulnerabilities have a tendency to be a reflection of prior experiences that were wired into your brain as either strengths or vulnerabilities. These wounds can be healed and your brain rewired (great news) but the first step is to be clear about what your issues are. Ideally, they have an idea of the…
Did you know that emotions are contagious? If you spend a lot of time with positive, happy people, chances are some of that will rub off. And the opposite is true when hanging out with the more negatively focused. Humans being humans, they have a range of emotions and all are valid but be mindful…