Welcome to the blog.
This is where I put words to the questions, reflections, and lessons – on healing, happiness, relationships, and how we grow through what life brings.
Some posts are sparked by joy, others by challenge, and many by the ordinary moments in between. My hope is that something here meets you where you are – with a thought, a question, or the right reminder at just the right time.
How to Begin to Heal From Your Emotional Trauma
When we set out to do emotional healing work, first and foremost we need to bring attention to and heal the parts of our personality that helped us survive a less-than-ideal past. Here are the detailed steps to begin.
Why Your Inner Child Holds the Key to Your Happiness
Your inner child– not money love, or success– is the key to your happiness and here is exactly why.
How to Stop Feeling and Believing That You're Not Good Enough
Not feeling good enough is one of the most common thoughts and feelings that people experience. Here's what you can do to reduce the grip that this belief has on your life.
3 Steps to Stop Caring About What Other People Think of You
Not taking things personally and not caring about what other people think isn't as simple as it sounds. Here are three things that I’ve learned throughout life that can make it much easier.
5 Steps to Move On and Let Go of a Past Relationship
Moving on and letting go of a romantic relationship can be difficult. Here are 5 steps to help yourself move on and let go when you just can't find a way.
3 Ways To Build a Happier Relationship This Valentine’s Day
Nothing makes life as happy as a happy relationship. From decades of learning and experience, here are the 3 ways that you can build a happier relationship this Valentine’s Day and beyond!
The Real Purpose Behind Your Negative Emotions
Your negative emotions like anger, sadness, and frustration are messengers. Do you ever wonder what they are telling you? In this article, we dive in to the messages that the most common emotions have for you.
The Lie That Keeps You Unhappy
All lies serve a similar purpose, yet are not created equal. This one's been spread far and wide across the world and it's costing you your happiness! It's time we put it to rest.
Drop the Armor: How to Soften a Guarded Heart
The masks we wear and armor we use to protect ourselves from being hurt and judged often also keep us from experiencing love and connection. Here's how you can begin to drop your armor, soften your heart, and allow yourself to experience more of the good stuff once more.
Gratitude Boosts Happiness | How To Practice It So That It Really Works
If you want to be happier, guess what? All you have to do is be more grateful. If you want to prevent problems in your relationships, sleep longer, and have a stronger immune system, all you have to do is be more grateful.
Stressed, Worried, and Depressed – Here’s How to Manage Your Mental Health During COVID-19
It makes sense that a pandemic would lead us to feel anxious and worried, sad and disappointed, lonely and afraid, unsure and confused. But what do we do about it?
What You Resist, Persists — What You Accept, Transforms
If you resist a difficult moment or situation, will it go away? And if you accept it, will it stick around forever? Read on to find out.
Building Resilience: 7 Tips to Help You Access Your Inner Strength
Stressful times are when you most need to access your resilience, yet it's during these times that it may be the most difficult to find. Here are seven no nonsense ways that you can build resilience from the inside out so that it's there to access whenever you need it most.
How to Hold On When Life Is On Hold
Here's what to do when life feels like it's been put on hold, whether because of personal challenges, family issues, or a global pandemic.
Self-Love Languages: What's Yours?
You've heard of love languages... but have you heard of self-love languages? Take our quiz to discover yours and apply it to how you practice self-love each and every day.
Loneliness Is On The Rise: Here's How You Can Overcome It
If you're lonely, you're more likely to feel depressed and anxious and less likely to feel happy. Here's how you can deal with loneliness - one of the most difficult human emotions.
Stop Apologizing, Especially For These 7 Things
Thanks to societal and cultural conditioning, many of us apologize too much and unnecessarily. Here are seven things to stop apologizing for and start embracing and celebrating instead.
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Open?
Happiness... it's what we all want, talk about, and strive for. As we traditionally see it, it is an amazing pursuit... but what if I told you there was something even better?
Winter Blues: 11 Effective Ways To Overcome Them
Winter blues are more common that we think. If you are someone or know someone who doesn't feel like themselves during the winter months, these 11 tips for getting your mood, energy, and brain chemistry back on track are for you.
7 Ways to Heal Your Old Emotional Wounds
Old emotional wounds keep us stuck in the past. Here are seven ways you can begin to heal yours and move one step closer to living the present of your dreams.
Notes for a Happier Heart
I write a monthlyish newsletter called Happy from the Inside Out where I share the things that have been sparking joy, offering new lessons, and helping me find peace along the way. I believe that sharing these insights can help us all grow, heal, and feel truly happier, more connected, and alive. If you’d like to make your inbox and your heart a little happier, subscribe here.