It’s the beginning of the new year which means everyone is creating New Year’s resolutions, setting goals, decorating vision boards, and proclaiming “New Year, New Me”. All of this is admirable however data shows that 41% of Americans make New Year’s Resolutions which center around self-improvement, weight, money, and relationships. Out of the 41% of …
I must admit that I’m a quote hoarder. As I go through social media daily, I save images and quotes that speak to me and inspire me in some way. I came across this quote and it stuck with me: “You are not required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm”. This week …
The conversation about mental health is just beginning to be more than a mere whisper. We are beginning to see characters on our favorite shows talking to a therapist. Our favorite actors, actresses, and musicians are starting to become more open about their experiences with poor mental health and making the decision to seek counseling. …
Envy is defined as a desire to have a quality, possession, or other desirable attribute belonging to someone else. With the wide-spread use of social media, we are constantly watching the best version of others via photos or videos as we scroll through our time lines. We see the most luxurious trips our friends are …
Instinct, intuition, discernment: these are innate gifts that are given to us for protection. Our body can sense danger and triggers a physiological response that tells us to fight of flee. Our brain constantly scans the environment for warnings/ triggers and indicates to our body how we should react. We may be walking down the …
Forgiveness… that is such a loaded word. What does it mean? Why is it necessary? Do I really have to? I am sure you have heard the statement “forgiveness is for you and not the other person” plenty of times. But, do you believe that? What is your forgiveness track record? I think before we …
It is a common saying in addiction treatment that “secrets keep you sick” and “you’re only as sick as your secrets”. This saying not only applies to individuals who are dealing with chemical dependency but also to every one of us who chooses to suffer in silence rather than reveal our struggles to the ones …
There is so much going on in the world right now. Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, fires, mudslides, and multitudes of senseless crimes are being seen around the world in epic proportions. It has led me (and I am sure you as well) to ask the question WHY? Why all the pain and suffering we see daily? …
If I am being honest, I must admit that I love butterflies and they hold a very special meaning for me. The butterfly for me represents hope and new beginnings. Butterflies come in all shapes, sizes, and colors; and they are each beautiful in their own way. But before we get to enjoy and admire …
Do you consider your flaws to be a bad thing? What are your quirks? What are some of your self-identified short comings? Do you try to hide them? Do you cover them up? Do you over compensate for your flaws by becoming someone you are not? In this day and age we often find ourselves …
