Why I Never Let Anyone Support Me Until the Day I Almost Died
“Why don’t you get up and make the coffee, while I stay in my sleeping bag and plan our ascent route?” I half-heartedly ask my climbing partner Hank. He just…
You’re Bent, Not Broken: A Mindset Shift That Can Change Your Life
“Bent but never broken; down but never out.” ~Annetta Ribken I lived for a long time thinking I was broken beyond repair. Let me rephrase: I thought I was unloved,…
A Guide to Saying No Without Guilt: 7 Steps for People-Pleasers
“You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say no.” ~Unknown Why is it so hard to say no? The uncomfortable buildup of emotion I felt…
Feeling Weighed Down by Regret? What Helps Me Let Go
“Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn’t know the things you know now.” ~Unknown When I taught yoga classes in jails in Colorado and New Jersey, I would…
How Mindfulness Helped Me Become My Own Best Friend
“With mindfulness, you can establish yourself in the present in order to touch the wonders of life that are available in that moment.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I am not a…
The Chaos of Life After Loss and the Love That Never Dies
“We need to grieve the ones we’ve lost—not to sustain our connection to suffering, but to sustain our connection to love.” ~Jennifer Williamson Ken was only forty-seven years old when…
How to Feel Comfortable Setting Boundaries and Why We Need Them
“Avoiding certain people to protect your emotional health is not weakness. It is wisdom.” ~Unknown The word “boundary” often conjures up negative thoughts. After all, it’s usually an indication of something…
How to Prevent Burnout: 15 Simple Self-Care Ideas to Help You Recharge
“It’s okay if you fall apart sometimes. Tacos fall apart, and we still love them.” ~Unknown Do you often find yourself saying, “I just have to get through this week…”…
