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.
Want to Make SHIFT Happen? Here's How.
Some say that the road from here to there is a long and arduous one, but I disagree. Here are the 5 ways to bring to life the change you want to see in a way that feels more possible and less overwhelming.
Building Resilience: 7 Tips to Help You Access Your Inner Strength
We often need resilience most when life feels uncertain or difficult. Yet those are the moments when it can feel hardest to access. Here, I explore what resilience actually looks like in practice and how we can strengthen it from the inside out.
Resilience: Myths and Truths
Resilience is often described as the ability to “bounce back.” But the reality of resilience is far more nuanced than that simple definition points to. Here are a few common misunderstandings about resilience and what it really means to grow stronger through life’s challenges.
How to Hold On When Life Is On Hold
There are seasons when life moves forward with momentum and seasons when everything feels like it's been put on hold, whether because of personal challenges, family issues, or a global pandemic. In this article, I explore ways to stay grounded and hopeful when life feels temporarily on hold.
Relationship Goals: How to Find The Sweet Spot In Your Relationship
Healthy relationships often live in the balance of qualities that maximize who each of you are as individuals, together. Here are some of the sweetest relationship sweet spots that– for a good reason– are preferred and sought out by couples all over the world.
Self-Love Languages: What's Yours?
Many of us have heard about love languages in relationships. But the way we offer care to ourselves can vary just as much. Let’s dive into the idea of self-love languages and how understanding yours (+ a quiz!) can change the way you practice self-love and -care.
The 10 Cs of Conscious, Healthy Relationships
All healthy relationships tend to grow from a conscious, intentional, and loving foundation. In this article, I explore ten qualities that often form the foundation of conscious and healthy relationships – a framework I call the 10 Cs of Conscious Relationships.
Self-Compassion Or Self-Criticism: Which One Really Motivates You More?
Many of us were taught that being hard on ourselves is the best way to improve, but is that really true? Let’s explore the difference between self-criticism and self-compassion — and which one actually supports lasting change.
Loneliness Is On The Rise: Here's How You Can Overcome It
Loneliness has slowly become one of the most common emotional experiences in modern life. Even in a world that is more connected than ever, many people feel profoundly alone. Here are some thoughts on why loneliness happens and what can help you begin to move through it.
What You See in Others – Exists in You?
We often hear the idea that what we notice in others reflects something within ourselves. At first glance, that idea can feel confusing — or even confronting. Let’s explore what this perspective really means and how it can help us deepen self-awareness.
5 Ways To Prioritize Self-Care in a World That Doesn't Seem to Care
Many of us live in a world that rewards productivity far more than rest. It’s no wonder that caring for ourselves can begin to feel like an afterthought. Here are some ways to prioritize self-care even when the world around us doesn't seem to care/
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 consider no longer apologizing for and perhaps starting to embrace and celebrate instead.
Why Be Happy When You Could Be Open?
Happiness is often spoken about as the ultimate goal of life. And as we traditionally see it, it is an amazing pursuit... but what if I told you there was something even better? That openness — to all of life — may be an even more meaningful path?
Why You Keep Having Unhealthy Relationships (And How to Stop)
Unhealthy and toxic relationship habits are responsible for unhealthy and toxic relationships. Here are the ones to stop accepting and start transforming on your way to healthy relationships and healthy, true love.
Stop Trying to Overcome Fear and Do This Instead
If you have goals that you want to achieve, it's not unlikely that you'll face fear along the way. And, many people try to eliminate it fully before taking action. But what if there’s a different way of relating to fear — one that allows you to move forward without needing fear to disappear first?
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.
5 Simple Ways To Stop Overthinking Everything
When you're overthinking everything, life can feel downright unhappy. And the more you try to solve the problem mentally, the more stuck you can feel. Here are 5 simple ways that you can break the cycle of overthinking and get back to living your life.
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 a truly happy present.
Stop Trying To Find Your Life Purpose and Do These 5 Things Instead
Though waiting for your life purpose to drop out of the sky and into your awareness is unlikely to help you uncover it, there are some things that will. Here are the 5 things you can do right now to help you discover your purpose.
How to Be Your Beautiful, Wonderful, and Authentic Self
Being yourself is an incredibly worthwhile endeavor. Here are the things you've got to stop doing and the things you've got to start doing if you are to simply, fully, and honestly be you.
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.