“But He Never Hit Me!” – How I Ignored My Abuse for 30 Years
“People only see what they are prepared to see.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson Abuse is a funny thing. I don’t mean humorous, of course. I mean the other definition of funny:…
How To Make Peace with Regrets: 4 Steps That Help Me Let Go
“Under any circumstance, simply do your best, and you will avoid self-judgment, self-abuse and regret.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz The other day, I told my adult niece that I regretted selling…
Confronting Your Truth: The Life-Changing Benefits of Asking “Why?”
“The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself.” ~David Goggins Today I’m going to ask a question that will unlock a better life for…
8 Painful Side Effects of Trying to Please and Save Everyone Else
“Empaths did not come into this world to be victims, we came to be warriors. Be brave. Stay strong. We need all hands on deck.” ~Anthony St. Maarten From the…
A Book, A Desk, A Lamp: My 3 Best Investments From Last Year
Last year I made three purchases that changed my life for the better. They weren't flashy or expensive items or even stocks for that matter, but they have given me…
How I’m Overcoming Perfectionism and Why I’m No Longer Scared to Fail
“Perfectionism is a self-destructive belief system. It’s a way of thinking that says: ‘If I look perfect, live perfect, and work perfect, I can avoid or minimize criticism and blame.’”…
An Unexpected Place to Find Kindness: What Made Me Feel Like I Belong
“Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” ~Mother Teresa Routines are important to me. I rely on certain things to…
