Have you ever decided to make a change in your life then found yourself reverting back to your old patterns within just a few weeks, days, or even hours? You feel that ping of frustration because you just keep repeating old patterns even though you know they aren’t serving your highest vision. You’re not alone, my friend. Change is possible, but I won’t deny that without the proper knowledge and tools, change is hard . That’s why I want to let you in on the science behind suc

That oh-so familiar feeling of needing to get something done but feeling so much resistance to actually doing it. So, you put it off for tomorrow, you distract yourself with other tasks, or perhaps find yourself doing unproductive or even destructive behaviors instead. Bottom line, the task that needs to be complete doesn’t get done, and the more time that passes, the more stressed you feel, and the bigger the resistance to doing it. It’s a vicious cycle of self-sabotage t

To be totally honest with you, I’ve never been a huge fan of repeating affirmations in the mirror like some self-help gurus would suggest. The truth is, I felt like affirmations don't work for me, and it felt like a really hollow activity. That being said, I don’t think the act of affirming something to yourself is completely useless. In fact, I’ve found a way to use affirmations in a much more effective and efficient way. Why Affirmations Don't Work Affirmations are essentia

Have you found yourself in a funk? That bad mood that doesn’t go away; that complete lack of motivation and excitement for life; that gloomy feeling that you just can’t shake. We’ve all been there. Maybe you’ve had a spell of bad luck, or something undesirable or downright crummy has happened to bring it on, or maybe nothing has really changed, but you just can’t find your spark. This article is for you. It’s easy to get frustrated with a bad mood that won’t lift, but what if

If you’ve ever caught yourself bending over backward to make others happy or seeking constant approval, you’re not alone. Many people find themselves trapped in a cycle of over-giving and striving for validation, often without realizing the deep-seated fears and feelings of inadequacy driving these behaviors. I’ve certainly found myself stuck in this pattern, and noticed sneaky ways I was still people pleasing even after I thought I’d worked through it. When we abandon pieces

Does it feel like there’s something within you that’s holding you back from what you really want? Maybe you know what you need to do but can’t bring yourself to do it. Or maybe you sabotage yourself when things start to get good. These are symptoms of an inner conflict – part of you wants one thing, another part of you is resisting or holding back, so you can never quite get there. Maybe you label yourself as a “procrastinator” or that you’re just “lazy”, but really, there’s

What is the difference between someone who is naturally confident and secure in themselves, and someone who is insecure and full of self doubt? Sure, there may be external differences such as how they act, how they speak, or how they conduct themselves in situations. But if you really want to know how to go from someone who is insecure to someone who is confident, you have to dig a little deeper. It really comes down to their self perception and self belief. Confidence is a m

It’s that T word nobody wants to talk about. It’s the elephant in the room. Most people would rather run from it for a lifetime than turn around and face it. Yes, I’m talking about your childhood trauma. If you’re anything like me, you want to just pretend it never happened, sweep it under the rug and move on with life. Which is exactly what I did for a huge portion of my life. I thought I was unscathed, like I was “stronger than my trauma”. But the truth is, it was affecting

While we commonly link trauma to abuse, neglect, or violence, there's a whole universe of less obvious traumas that weave their way into the fabric of our lives, making us feel a little less safe, wanted, or worthy. The stability - or lack of stability - in your household growing up can greatly impact the way you see yourself and how you feel on a daily basis. Let’s explore the less obvious effects of living in an unstable or unpredictable environment and how they can contrib

Waving goodbye to my old high-pressure, stress-inducing lifestyle, and hello to my Soft Girl Era. For several months I’d felt a shift happening, which was quite uncomfortable and confusing. As clique as it sounds, I felt like a caterpillar who had entered the chrysalis. I was no longer the caterpillar, yet not quite the butterfly. I was in my metamorphosis where everything I thought I knew was changing. In this transformative period, I slowly started to notice many of the pri