In a world that often celebrates extroversion and outgoing personalities, introverts can find themselves feeling overshadowed or misunderstood. But introversion isn’t a flaw to be fixed; it’s a unique aspect of personality that comes with its own set of strengths and values. For introverts, the concept of interpersonal connection might seem daunting at first glance.
Read MoreI’ve been in the entrepreneurial space for over a decade now, and I’ve noticed a pattern. But before I begin, I want to note that the information I have gathered here is from newsletters and social media posts publicly available (and I try not to spend too much time on social media!). I do not know these people personally and as always, there is more to the story than what is posted or shared publicly. So with that caveat…
Read MoreAnxiety is a normal human emotion, but excess anxiety can disrupt everyday life.
Not all anxiety is the same both in how it presents (i.e., the symptoms people have) and the factors that contribute to it. When someone comes to a professional with an issue, they are looking for a solution. When it comes to many health issues, there is not one single fix. Saying that you have depression, anxiety, fatigue, or pain really tells us nothing about the solution because the causal and contributing factors are complex and overlapping.
Read MoreBy mid-January, the shiny newness of your New Year’s Resolutions have worn off. You had the best of intentions. You did the goal-setting. You have a vision board. This was YOUR year…until suddenly, you find yourself off or falling off the New Year/New Goals wagon.
The workout gear you got for Christmas doesn’t seem as cute.
The allure of getting up early to go to the gym to start your new morning routine has been replaced by staying snuggled warm in bed under the covers because you stayed up late last night.
It seems so simple. Too simple? Give thanks. Okay, now what?
The truth is (and the research shows) that taking a moment to note and to FEEL gratitude can have powerful effects on your health and well-being.
Thanksgiving is a natural time to give thanks. It's also a natural time to be with our family. Let's be real. Sometimes being with family can be challenging. I'm not suggesting that you ignore that fact or that you pretend to enjoy hearing the story of Aunt Edna's hip replacement surgery for the 15th time. What I'm suggesting is that…
Read MoreThere is a fine line between supporting and enabling.⠀
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Most of the time, crossing the fine line is innocent and done from a place of love and caring. But sometimes what we may think is supporting, caring, and loving is actually enabling an unhealthy behavior to continue and potentially causing a negative ripple effect for them and for others later on.⠀
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Take a look at your own thoughts and behaviors. An honest look. Are there things you want to change but haven’t been able to shift?
It's easy not to start something when we feel that the outcome has to be perfect. It prevents us from starting. It deflates our self-esteem.
If we change our mindset to focus on progress and not perfection as the outcome, it changes our willingness to practice. Our willingness to begin. And my friends, beginning is more than half the battle.
The magic of just beginning is based on a principle called behavioral activation. The idea is that even if you aren’t feeling like doing something, you start it in a small way, knowing that once you start the behavior, you will feel activated to continue.
Read MoreWe’ve all used “If…Then…:” or “When...Then…”
If I weigh X amount, then I’ll buy a dress that makes me feel great.
If I get caught up on all the laundry, then I’ll take a break.
If I have time, then I’ll go for a walk.
We don’t purposely try to stall or sabotage ourselves with these “harmless” little phrase. Our brain is trying to protect us from being hurt, from disappointment, from potential failure.
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