Posts on how to comfort yourself in difficult times.
Dreading the Holidays? 7 Practical Ways to Get Through the Season
The holidays are just around the corner. For some people, the holidays are wonderful and full of holiday cheer. But for others, the holidays can be incredibly difficult. While the rest of the world seems to be festive and cheerful, you’re dreading what the season will bring. Maybe you feel …
Why Being Bad is Good
It was the last place I ever expected to have a psychological breakthrough. Yet, there I was, hunkered down in a basement pinball bar, having a major a-ha moment. And this breakthrough was too good to keep to myself. So if life feels hard, if you’re discouraged, or if you’re …
The Best Life Advice I’ve Ever Gotten
You know those days where you look at your to-do list, and you almost feel sick? Or those weeks where you feel completely overwhelmed by all the things you’ve got to do? You wonder how the heck you’re going to make it all happen. Your chest feels tight, your neck and shoulders are …
What Your 5-Year-Old Can Teach You About Self-Care
When you hear the word “self-care,” what comes to your mind? Maybe you think about relaxing on the couch with a glass of wine. Maybe you think about going for a walk or cuddling with your dog. Or maybe you dream of your very own “Treat Yourself Day.” (Sidenote: if …
Toxic Positivity: The Harmful Habit to Stop Immediately
Positivity is a good thing, right? “Good vibes only.” “Be happy.” “No drama!” These are helpful things to aim for, right? Well, not quite. Too much of a good thing can actually be pretty harmful. And there’s a name for it. Toxic positivity. Watch below to hear the surprising way …
Self-Talk Isn’t Just a Fluffy Concept. It’s Critical.
We live in a time where mental and emotional health seem to be getting more attention than ever. People are talking more openly about their struggles and emotions. People are more open about their decision to seek therapy. And words like self-care, mindfulness, and gratitude are showing up more than …
3 Things to Stop Saying in 2019
Remember that poster your elementary school teacher had in her classroom? “Be kind, words matter.” Turns out, your elementary school teacher was on to something. Words do matter. And not just the words you use with others. The words you use with yourself are just as important. They have the …
After a Tough Day, This Question from a Friend Stopped Me in My Tracks
Several months ago, I had a really tough day. I got some difficult news, followed by having a few big things fall through. I felt heavy with the weight of it all and reached out to a friend who had been checking in on me across the weeks. As …
When You’re Struggling, This Simple Phrase Will Help.
Have you ever noticed that when you’re struggling, you start to distance yourself for others? When you’re in pain, when life feels hard, you push away. Your brain convinces you that no one really understands, that no one else is having a hard time. You might distance yourself physically, …
7 Quotes about Perfectionism to Help You Let Go Once and For All
If there was for a 12-step meeting for recovering perfectionists, I would be there. I’d be sitting in the front row, the first one to say, “Hi I’m Allison, and I’m a recovering perfectionist.” Perfectionism is a word we throw around a lot, and over the years, it’s almost …