 Exploring our Blind SpotsIf we want to be in a long term relationship but keep finding ourselves with someone who isn’t available, it’s likely there’s something unconscious going on.
The more we can be curious, instead of judgmental, the more we can look at our blind spots to increase self-awareness about this dynamic and make subsequent changes.
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 Codependency DefinitionCodependency is when we live our lives through over-identifying with others feelings, beliefs, and needs to the point where we lose our sense of self.
 Don't Let Your Hurt Child Run Your Adult LifeHow we show up for our hurt child makes all the difference in how much we enjoy our adult life.
 6 Steps to Reparenting YourselfThe concept of reparenting yourself may seem odd but can be so instrumental in your process of healing, growth and enjoyment of life.
 Feeling Satisfaction with ProgressFeeling a sense of satisfaction by our progress to date is a sign of healing. Here are some others.
 Never Too LateWhile it’s never too late to learn and hopefully we’re doing so throughout our lives, learning some lessons earlier can help us navigate life better.
 Mental Health AwarenessLiving with a mental illness is challenging, even if you’re able to function well enough to maintain a job and personal life.
Thankfully, there are many treatments and supports available. #mentalhealthawareness  Accountability Can Lead to Self-EmpowermentWhen accountability is operating at its best, it’s an empowering agent of change.
 Sensitive People are Gifts to UsSensitive Souls are gifts to our world.
At their best, they teach us to be kinder, more generous and compassionate.  Self-Awareness is UsefulDo you have a habit of pleasing people while ignoring your own needs?
Understanding where this came from can be the first step to creating change.  Authenticity Takes PracticeSelf-discovery and growth is a worthwhile life-long process.
When we do this internal work, with fierce self-compassion, we peel the layers we’ve created to protect ourselves from harm and reconnect to our most authentic selves.  Our Mindset MattersRadical change comes with a radical shift in our mindset.
Success requires us to take ourselves off autopilot and reflect on the messages we’re telling ourselves that are NOT helpful.  Internal Battles Are PainfulWhen we don’t protect ourselves and each other enough during this pandemic we can experience inner conflict.
One side of us wants freedom and connection while the other side desires safety and care.  Watch for Red FlagsThere are several warning signs that our relationships need work to become healthier, need outside help — couples therapy — or need to end.
What signs show you that it’s no longer working, if it ever did?  Out with the Old & In with the NewThere are many coping styles that we use depending on our creativity, resources and early modeling.
It’s crucial that we don’t judge them. Characteristics of HealingHealing is not always a straight line.
There can be peaks and valleys along the way which can be confusing.  Normalizing AnxietyAnxiety is a natural reaction to stressful events.
We ALL experience anxiety throughout our lives. It’s NOT a weakness.  True LiberationLetting go is a liberating act.
When we let go of what no longer serves us, we embrace what does.  Embrace Our HumanityMistakes are necessary for growth.
I remember my first ski lesson when I was told, if you’re not falling down then you’re not pushing yourself enough, you’re not learning. |
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