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.
Is Positivity The Solution To Your Negative Thinking?
If you’re like most people, you probably wish that your negative thoughts didn’t exist. If you’re like most people, you blame your negative thoughts for the less-than-happy moments or days of your life. And you’re right. Without negative thoughts, you would have a happier life.
What To Do When Self-Love Seems Like a Far-Off Goal
Have you tried to love yourself? I’ve been in the place of “ugh, no matter what I do, I just can’t love myself” too. So today, I want to present to you three alternative places to start if you find yourself not being able to successfully do this thing called “self-love”.
If Positive Affirmations Don’t Work For You, Read This
Positive affirmations- sometimes they work; sometimes they don’t. All too often they miss the mark. They try to present positive hopes and perspectives without meeting you where you are. The result? You're left feeling worse than when you started. Here is what you can do instead.
Why Genuine Happiness Is Not An Accident
Tripping over your rug… that’s an accident. Not paying complete attention on the road and lightly rear-ending someone while driving... also an accident. Genuine happiness, however, is not an accident. And here’s why.
This One Communication Skill Will Improve All of Your Relationships
Have you ever gotten triggered while in conversation? Whether with a colleague? A friend? Or your partner, perhaps? Of course you have! Here's how to handle it when it happens.
3 Gratitude Mistakes That Can Actually Decrease Your Happiness
Gratitude is one of the most powerful happiness boosters. But not if we're making these mistakes. Here are the 3 gratitude mistakes to watch for because they aren’t making you any happier.
Dating and Relationships: The 10 Miracles That Happen When You Learn to Love Yourself
There are many amazing things that happen when your self-love grows. Here are 10 miracles that you can expect in dating and relationships when you learn to love yourself.
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!
3 Things You Don’t Realize When You Are Busy Judging Yourself
Do you ever judge yourself? Criticize yourself? Speak harsh words to yourself? Here are the three important things you don’t realize when you're busy doing it.
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.
The 3 Mistakes I Made as a Happiness Seeker
When you’re new at anything, you’re bound to make mistakes, right? Well, it was no different for me as a happiness seeker. To save you years and tears of doing the same, here are the three biggest mistakes I've made as a seeker of happiness.
Choose Your Hard — A New Approach to New Year's Resolutions
We’re getting real about New Year’s Resolutions this year. Instead of moseying into the new year with intentions that may or may not last longer than a week or two, I invite you to choose your hard.
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.
Do You Need to Love Yourself Before Loving Somebody Else?
I doubt that anyone would argue that loving yourself isn't important. But is it necessary to love yourself before you can love somebody else?
Decision Making 101: How to Make a Good Decision
Life is a series of decisions and if you know how make good ones, well you're better off than most. Here are the 4 key elements that make a decision a good one.
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.
Let Go of Resistance With These 4 Easy Steps
Resistance, despite popular misconception, is not a problem to be fixed or an obstacle to be eliminated. It's actually pointing you in the direction of where you need to go next. Here are the 4 steps you need to take to skillfully move through it.
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.