It’s easy to make decisions based on what others expect or what seems most logical. But the choices that feel most aligned often happen from the inside out.

The November 11, 2021 edition of Happy Mail — a few thoughts and reflections from my inbox to yours.

Emotional healing often begins when we start paying attention to the parts of ourselves that learned how to survive difficult moments. Here’s how you can begin to meet those parts of you with care.

Our early relationships leave traces in how we love today. But those early relationships don’t have to define the future of our relationships. With awareness and care, those patterns can begin to shift.

True happiness is rarely about adding more (money, love, success) to our lives. Oftentimes, it begins by reconnecting with the younger parts of us who carry the experiences that shaped how we see ourselves and the world today.

Insecurity isn’t something we’re born with. It’s something we learn — and what we learn can often be unlearned.

Willpower can help in short bursts. But real change usually happens when our goals begin to align with how our brain naturally works and with who we truly are.

The feeling of not being good enough is surprisingly common. Yet many of us carry it quietly, believing we’re the only ones who feel that way. Here's what you can do to reduce the grip that this belief has on your life.

Most of us care more about others’ opinions than we’d like to admit. And while it’s natural to want to be accepted by others, that desire can often begin to limit how fully we show up as ourselves. Here are 3 things to consider as you navigate worrying about what other people think.

Left alone, the mind often gravitates toward problems and worries. Learning how to work with that bias can bring more balance to our thinking and can change how we experience everyday life.

Self-care has become a popular phrase, but many of us still struggle to understand what it truly means. Let’s get real with ourselves about what self-care really is.

Letting go of a relationship can be one of the hardest emotional transitions we face. Here are 5 steps to help yourself gradually move on.

Anxiety has a way of filling our minds when it goes unchecked. Here are some ways we can create space around those thoughts and bring some relief.

Many people experience moments of self-doubt, even when they appear confident from the outside. Here are five ways that you can manage self-doubt when you notice it.

Sometimes a change in how we see things can open the door to more ease and joy. Here are three mindset shifts to consider if real happiness is your goal.

Comparison has a way of quietly stealing the joy from our own lives. Here are some thoughts on why do we do it, and how we can stop.

Chemistry can feel powerful and immediate. But lasting love often unfolds in a different way. When you meet someone with whom you just have an undeniable connection, how do you know if it's strong chemistry? Or if it's love?

Many of us want to be happier, yet we unknowingly repeat patterns that keep us from the very life we want. Here I look at a few of the ways we subtly sabotage ourselves — and what begins to change when we see those patterns more clearly.

Many people believe time is their most valuable asset. But the past experiences that shaped us often hold even more influence. Understanding that can change how we approach the future.

Have you ever looked back on a relationship and wondered how you ended up there? Often the answer lies in patterns that began long before we realized they were shaping our choices.