Posts on how to comfort yourself in difficult times.
Is It OK to Feel Bad When Other People Have It Worse?
There is so much pain and suffering in today’s world. You might wonder if your problems really matter or if you’re allowed to be impacted. You might think that because so many people have it worse, you’re not allowed to feel how you feel. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it …
When Self-Care Feels Hard, Here’s What To Do
Last week, I had a particularly challenging and emotional day. Impacted by political and social events, I felt heavy. Heavy in my heart and heavy in my body. I noticed various emotions and reactions surface throughout the day, and I did my best to manage them using all the skills …
Self-compassion 101. Why I’m Obsessed and What It’s About
I’ve been making videos for over two years, and I can’t believe I’ve never talked about self-compassion before. It’s one of my favorite concepts. I use it all the time with clients, and it’s radically changed my own life. But I’ve never talked about it in depth. So today, we’re …
The Wake Up Call to Help You Stop Overcommitting
Overcommitting usually originates from a good place. It comes from your desire to be kind and supportive. It comes from your desire to help out. And it’s also connected to your fear of disappointing or letting others down. You have a hard time saying “no,” so you overextend yourself, often …
A Simple Tip to Help You Combat the Comparison Trap
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through social media, comparing yourself to a stranger? Or have you ever been looking at photos online or in a magazine and started to notice an icky, less than feeling rise up? If so, this post is for you. Today I’m talking about …
Think Time Heals All Wounds? Not Quite. Here’s the Truth.
If I had a dollar for every time I heard the phrase, “time heals all wounds”, I’d be a millionaire. This phrase seems to be a go to favorite in our culture for offering comfort and hope to those around us. But to be honest, I think this phrase is …
If You’re Struggling, Remember This.
You know those times when life feels hard? When you’re trying to keep going, one foot in front of the other, but it’s exhausting. And anxiety provoking. A part of you knows that struggling is a part of the process, but dang it; you want to be done with the …
The Simple Hack that Will Take Your Self-Talk to the Next Level
If you’re a regular here with me, then you know how much I love self-talk. It’s one of the most important skills you can develop for your mental and emotional health. And today, I’m sharing a little secret about self-talk and the simple trick that very few people know about. But …
I Blew It Big Time. But What I Did Next Saved the Day.
Last week, I made one of the biggest, dumbest, most careless mistakes I’ve made in a long time. I reversed my SUV into our side porch. Like straight up crashed into the porch, just an inch away from nearly collapsing the whole thing. Turns out that whole “most accidents happen …
Self-Care Isn’t What You Think
These days, it feels like we can’t go a day without hearing the word “self-care.” And while I love that mental and emotional health are starting to get their much deserved time on the stage, I can’t help but feel like something is missing in the self-care conversation. The …
