Often, we are given subtle or not so subtle messages through motivational quotes and Instagram posts that are simply not true. When we don’t question them…
Category: Inspiration/Advice
Three Things That Hinder Your Gratitude Practice
While there’s no “wrong” way to practice gratitude, there are three things that people commonly do that get in the way of feeling good, or can even…
Give yourself permission to feel, permission to grieve, permission to heal.
Life throws curveballs, you know. Even the best laid plans get derailed from time to time. Life has disappointments, big and small. Life has losses, big…
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is difficult. Why is so hard to forgive? Part of the reason is that it is hard to forget. Research demonstrates that we tend to…
Gratitude for What You Take for Granted
“As you begin to be grateful for what most people take for granted, the vibration of gratitude makes you more receptive to good in your life.”…
3 Simple Ways to Elevate Joy in Life
We all have tasks that need to be completed that we may not enjoy. These can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are feeling emotionally depleted by…
Gratitude for Better Sleep
I’ve been hearing a lot lately that people are having difficulty sleeping – both falling asleep and staying asleep. Worry thoughts can creep in at bedtime,…
Six Ways to Deal With the Chatter in Your Head
How we think affects our mood and energy. Unfortunately, the human condition is to think negatively. One study found that for the average person, 80% of…
Coping with Depression
All my life, people have said to me, “You’re so happy!” followed by the question, “What do you do to be so happy?” Some have even…