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Trauma

Trauma is awful no matter the cause. I work with so many people who learned to minimize the impact of traumatic life events. Many times, people push down the overwhelming feelings associated with the trauma, so they can cope with what happened. One key reason… it seems easier and safer to do so. But people … Continue reading »
Trauma
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Don’t Wait For Me

Don’t wait for me. I’m not turning around from the direction I’m heading. Why is it so hard to look back at the past? ❤️‍🩹 It’s incredibly painful. ❤️‍🩹 It’s mentally and emotionally exhausting. ❤️‍🩹 It initially causes more stress and anxiety. ❤️‍🩹 It’s easier to avoid and bury what’s happened. ❤️‍🩹 The memories cause … Continue reading »
Don’t Wait For Me
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Confidence is Learned.

Confidence isn’t something you’re born with or without; it’s learned. If you see someone who is undeniably confident, it’s because they’ve been working on it for years. How do I build my confidence? My first step has been taking stock of when I am lacking confidence, rather than pushing the feeling away. This helps me … Continue reading »
Confidence is Learned.
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I Get To….

“I GET TO” versus “I HAVE TO.” Reframing these words has the ability to change your mindset. “It’s Monday and I HAVE TO go to work today.” This feels heavy and dreadful which makes me want to avoid it even more. “I HAVE TO go to a lot of meetings today.” There is powerlessness and … Continue reading »
I Get To….
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Change is happening with or without me.

Coronavirus has changed the world in major ways. Even if you or your loved ones haven’t contracted the virus, your life has likely been turned upside down by its spread. Does it feel unfamiliar and unsettling for you too? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I realized I am grieving. I have lost a deeper connection to family and friends. … Continue reading »
Change is happening with or without me.
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Are You Worth an Hour of Your Time?

In the chaos of everyday life, making time for ourselves is often an afterthought. While juggling work, family, friends, to-do lists and anything else life can throw at us, the first thing we neglect and abandon is often self-care. Many of us would love an hour to ourselves each day, but have absolutely no idea … Continue reading »
Are You Worth an Hour of Your Time?
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Why is this happening to me? Here’s a better question….

Do you ever feel that the universe is against you? That your boss hates you? You have horrible luck? You’re the only one that can’t seem to get it together or you’re certain you’ll be hurt in this new relationship? Are you thinking that for every 3 steps forward, something bad will happen that will … Continue reading »
Why is this happening to me? Here’s a better question….