If you consider yourself an empath or know you have a tendency to please people, you might recognize yourself in this situation: Your friend has told you they're hurt by something you said the other night. But perhaps instead of reacting in kind, it feels like a tidal wave has washed over you. You feel […]

Saying, “No” is hard.  I know this, you know this, everyone knows this. What is more interesting is that everyone also knows that it stinks to say, “Yes” to something that you didn’t want to commit to. Yet, we all find ourselves in this awkward position. Unable to say, “No”. Regretting saying, “Yes”. This challenge […]

Boundaries are just limits. It’s a line you draw that you feel protects you emotionally, physically, socially, or spatially. All through life we're faced with boundaries - from the time we were children, when our parents said, “No hitting your siblings,” to adults now having social distancing boundaries enforced. How often do you think about […]

We've all been there. That moment when your face flushes, your jaw clenches, and suddenly you're seeing red. Maybe someone cut you off in traffic, your boss took credit for your work, or a loved one crossed a line. In that instant, anger feels like fire in your veins - powerful, consuming, and impossible to […]

People often choose to vacation in natural surroundings because they love the stillness that comes with it. Take a moment to think about it. Besides the sound of birds chirping and singing, or crickets making music, silence is the overriding element. But that's what creates an atmosphere of calm and tranquility, helping us to let […]

Thinking back on your life, how often have you had to do things for the people around you? How about for yourself? In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it's easy to focus on caring and being there for other people while neglecting the most important person in your life: yourself. Being kind to […]

Do you ever felt like you’re a constant work in progress? Like no matter how much you read, heal, journal, or strive, there’s always something else to fix? One more flaw to smooth out. Another mindset to rewire. Another version of yourself you’re supposed to become. We live in a culture that thrives on the […]

Trust is undoubtedly a big part of any relationship. From an early age, we have people we trust and are comfortable enough to share anything with.  We can all agree that trust is the foundation of any good relationship. It gives us certainty and guarantees us that someone has our back no matter what.  We […]

I've grown a lot over the last few years, and I like to think I am still growing and becoming the best version of myself. Moving countries and continents and living away from my family, I've made new friends and also lost some people who I thought would be in my life till the very […]