Tell a Better Story

Whether we realize it or not, all day long we are telling ourselves stories. In our thoughts, we are hearing ourselves predicting outcomes. We are thinking about whether we’ll win or lose, how things play out for us and others. We’re affirming beliefs. When life happens—whether good or bad—depending on what we are used to,Continue reading “Tell a Better Story”

Happy New Year of Unconditional Self-Love

I’ve seen a lot of posts about if all you’ve managed to do this year is get through it, you’ve done well. And honestly I agree. This year was really tough on a lot of us. It was very defining for a lot of us. A lot of relationships ended this year over decisions madeContinue reading “Happy New Year of Unconditional Self-Love”

Just Be… In the Moment

Occasionally, I get on here and share the words from my morning journaling. I don’t make this a regular practice (yet), AND when it happens and feels relevant I share it. The following is an excerpt from an exercise I began doing (again) recently, called “morning pages.” It’s just free thought written down (or recorded)…Continue reading “Just Be… In the Moment”

Old Story New Perspective

More recently I’ve started noticing what’s good about me, what I do well, how I support those I care about, what I can love about myself. And that shift supported me today when an old story came up.