Rumination

Can you relate? 🙋🏻‍♀️ đź’­ I can’t stop my thoughts. đź’­ I’m always in my head. đź’­ I’m constantly replaying conversations. đź’­ I can’t shut off my brain. đź’­ I overthink everything. Everyone feels from time to time that they are “obsessing” over a thought. There’s a difference between a healthy amount of thought to … Continue reading »
Rumination

Is It Trauma?

Trauma? Me? Nah… Trauma is not just for war, disasters, accidents, or a personal assault. Trauma is much more. You’ve experienced trauma if you have been a part of any extraordinarily stressful event that shattered your sense of security and your ability to cope. Trauma examples include: · Grief · Being betrayed · Toxic environments … Continue reading »
Is It Trauma?

Avoiding Conflict

“When we avoid difficult conversations, we trade short term discomfort for long term dysfunction.” ~Peter Bromberg How often is your response to conflict, “I don’t want to talk about it”? OR do you apologize to the person, agree, and accommodate them? Perhaps you attempt to shut down the other person by just accepting all the … Continue reading »
Avoiding Conflict

I Crave Security.

I thrive on routine and having a plan. Consistency is my superpower. Yet, I am flexible, and I can typically handle the unexpected. Then Covid-19 happened. It didn’t take long to realize it wasn’t going anywhere anytime soon. And if the virus itself wasn’t a fear, the changes happening as a result of the virus … Continue reading »
I Crave Security.

“Obsessed”

Dear Influencers (and others), Please stop saying you are “obsessed”. You’re “obsessed” with your new shoes you got, so swipe up so you can be “obsessed” too. “Obsessed” with your new aaaahmazing face wash. “Obsessed” with your food delivery system or “obsessed” with your new razor, so swipe up. Honestly, influencers I’m calling you out, … Continue reading »
“Obsessed”

What Can You Control?

Do you feel trapped by circumstances beyond your control? Life has a tendency to throw us disastrous situations that we never could have anticipated coming into our lives, yet here we are. Maybe it’s a lost job, or financial strain, a divorce, a death or a sick child. These are not the kinds of things … Continue reading »
What Can You Control?

Anxiety and Depression ……and Coronavirus

Panic begets panic. This past week has left a lot of questions and fears as we deal with Coronavirus. Regardless if you’re on TEAM: People-are-Overreacting or if you’re on TEAM: People-Need-to-Take-This-Way-More-Seriously, there is no arguing with the fact that life has changed for us this week and people are obviously rattled. If you already struggled … Continue reading »
Anxiety and Depression  ……and Coronavirus

What Does A Pink Elephant Have To Do With It?

Have you ever had a thought you don’t want to have? Do you ruminate about the future? Are you constantly reliving thoughts of a difficult conversation? Is a bad experience playing over and over in your head on an endless loop? Just don’t think about it. Possibly the absolute worst piece of advice ever! Did … Continue reading »
What Does A Pink Elephant Have To Do With It?

Your Emotions Are Trying To Tell You Something. Listen.

Are you easily overwhelmed or angered? Do you believe you are at fault for many of your problems? Do you avoid anything that makes you feel emotional? Do you struggle with rejection, loneliness and guilt? Are you misunderstood? Intense emotions weaken your ability to solve problems and can get in the way of creating the … Continue reading »
Your Emotions Are Trying To Tell You Something. Listen.