How To Enjoy Life Again After Trauma
Many of us have experienced trauma in some form or another. Many of us have experienced the side effects of trauma. Many of us have created very unhealthy coping mechanisms and limiting beliefs that are holding us back, not letting us find happiness or success because of said trauma. Most of us have never talked about it. Most of us don’t even know how affected they are by it. Almost none of us realize that there truly is a way to...
My Intention Word For 2023
Welcome 2023!! I can’t believe it is finally here, but I know this is going to be the year. The year it all comes together. The transformation takes the next step, within all of us. I learned so many harsh lessons in 2022. My intention word for 2022 was strength and thank God I chose that one because boy did I have to be strong this past year. What is an intention word? I have been doing this practice since 2015 and each year am...
22 Lessons I Learned in 2022
Let’s be honest, 2022 has been a year filled with hopes, uncertain new ventures, discoveries and many hard lessons learned. With 2023 right around the corner, so too are the endless possibilities of success, growth and improvements. With my eyes wide open and the freedom to be more authentic than ever, here are 22 lessons I learned in 2022. 22 Lessons I Learned in 2022 Not everyone is meant to be in your life forever, no matter how...
Navigating The Holidays With A Narcissist
The holidays are filled with love and merriment, but for people dealing with a narcissistic family member, they can also be filled with tension and stress. “Narcissism is not just something attributed to people who post selfies and list all their favorite meals on Facebook. It’s a diagnosable personality disorder that causes people to have a delusional sense of self-worth and lack of empathy.” – Ramani Durvaula, Ph.D. People with...
22 Reasons to Be Thankful in 2022
I love this time of year, the holiday season is finally here!! The giving spirit is everywhere in the air, the decorations and festivities bringing joy to everyone, there is so much to be thankful for. As much as we love the holidays, it can also be stressful for many – myself included. So I always like to make sure I focus on the positive and appreciate what I do have to keep myself on a peaceful path. With that in mind, let’s kick...
5 Reasons To Plan A Destination Holiday Vacation Today!
Thanksgiving is right around the corner with Christmas and New Year’s quick behind it. Also, the 2-week vacation our kids get from school comes with it, providing the perfect opportunity for a trip! A destination holiday vacation is the best. Have you ever thought about a destination Thanksgiving or Christmas and New Year’s trip? My family and I love taking this time to travel and celebrate together, it makes for a very different type...
Dissociation and Trauma
Have you ever had a bad experience and then try really hard not to think about it afterwards? Our brains, in an effort to protect us, employs one of its most creative and clever coping strategies to help you with this – Dissociation. What is Dissociation? Dissociation is when your brain places a mental block between your awareness and parts of your life that feel too scary to face. It is a state of disconnection from the here and now....
Chronic Pain And Mental Health – Everything You Need To Know
It is no secret that our country is experiencing a health crisis. In fact, 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain, and over half of Americans report living in pain each year…. This is an astounding number of people… Living in pain… Their mental health being negatively impacted on a daily basis. Our mind * body * soul are all connected so it makes sense if our bodies are in pain, our minds and our souls will be unaligned as well....
How To Stand Up For Yourself
Something that many, many of struggle with is standing up for ourselves. The truth is, learning how to stand up for yourself actually betters your mental health and means you are looking out for your own well-being, respecting and honoring your self-worth. The thing is, when we are too passive during a difficult situation, we end up feeling like we have been walked all over and we’ve let ourselves down. We start feeling like doormats...
4 Tips For Every Conscious Pet Parent
They may not be our flesh and blood, but pets certainly are beloved like they are our perfect little children! That’s why caring for them is every bit as important as caring for yourself and other humans. Just as each child does, each pet presents a unique set of challenges for their pet parent to go through. Bringing home the new puppy or new pet is one of the most exciting days ever. Along with that comes a lot of questions too –...