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Do you struggle with overthinking? Maybe you find it nearly impossible to make decisions. Or maybe your brain keeps you up at night with a constant stream of worst case scenarios. Maybe you even have frequent headaches, stomach issues and are absolutely exhausted. All the time. You're definitely not alone! Overthinking is a habit which [...]
Are you skipping through your day, full of joy, enthusiasm, and boundless energy? Or are you barely dragging yourself out of bed in the morning only to stumble from task to task, completely overwhelmed and exhausted? If you're reading this, I'm guessing you're leaning more toward the overwhelmed and exhausted than the skipping part. I've [...]
Is saying no to others, even when you have no interest in doing what they ask, difficult? Are you constantly seeking approval from those around you? Do you find yourself subtly changing into a different person when around diverse groups of people? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, people pleasing tendencies [...]
Love yourself. We've all heard this timeless yet valuable advice. But how many can say they actually do? How many of us truly love ourselves unconditionally? I will be the first to admit this has often been a struggle for me. Learning to love yourself takes time and practice. It requires commitment to shifting how [...]
"Confidence is not "they will like me." Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't." Christina Grimmie We all know that one person who oozes confidence regardless of the situation. The person who walks into a room and is immediately noticed by everyone. And the person who is so deeply rooted in who they are [...]
As I write this, we are just around the corner from the start of a new school year. Store shelves are stocked with back to school essentials and kids everywhere are gearing up to go back. In many ways, this year is almost identical to those of the past. Despite the similarities, this school year [...]
Earlier this week, I received the call every horse owner dreads. The call which starts with "there's been a terrible accident" and ends with uncontrollable sobbing. Grief and pain immediately take over, leaving you unable to do anything but continuously replay the horrific details over and over again in your mind. In that one instant, [...]
"Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage, and confidence in the doing."— Theodore Roosevelt When was the last time you were scared to do something? Were you able to turn fear into courage or did the fear overwhelm you, preventing action and keeping you stuck? The definition of courage would have you [...]
How are you holding up right now? Are you living and loving life? Or are you struggling with overwhelming anxiety and a sense of impending doom? Recent events have impacted every single one of our lives, to some degree. Whether it's the virus, social injustice, or a tanking economy, stress is everywhere you look. Anxiety [...]
Perfectionism is sneaky. It often starts as a coping mechanism when we're young and unable to recognize its lies. Although it disguises itself as a desire for excellence, perfectionism is actually an intense fear of failure. This fear has the power to destroy confidence, self-esteem, and relationships. It keeps those in its grasp believing that [...]