I tried something different lately. I tried believing that everything was ok (even if there was proof to say otherwise). I leaned into believing that everything would turn out the way it is supposed to and for my best interest. I went onto acceptance vs. resistance of the obstacles in my life. I could continue to go against the waves or ride them.

Preparing for the holidays can be stressful, especially when attending family gatherings. However, children are little sponges so if we are portraying tension and stress, so will the kids! This is why it is important to learn when you need to take a break. You can take a few minutes to yourself or do a deep breathing exercise.

What is feeling heavy? We say phrases like “I have baggage”, or “I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders”. What does that really mean? We know we feel pressure in our chest when overwhelmed with emotion. We know we feel butterflies in our stomach when we are nervous. But why?

Gratitude is a big buzzword lately. I have noticed while talking to clients, friends, and colleagues that when they hear people tell them to have gratitude they actually feel a little shamed. You see some internalize it as people are telling them they are not being grateful like they are being selfish somehow when they are upset about things in their life. Most people to some extent do worry that they are not good enough and their inner critic becomes very noisy. They begin hearing “have gratitude” as an insult and perceive it as they are being told they are not good enough.