Simple Ways to Practice Gratitude More Effectively
Whether you believe gratitude to be a feeling, emotion, mood or some type of personality trait, there is no doubt gratitude elicits greater satisfaction and
Category: Mindset & Emotions
Understanding Shame and 3 Ways to Let it Go
Shame is about secrecy. It’s a painful emotion with the primary purpose of hiding who you really are because it doesn’t measure up with who
How Do You Resolve Conflict?
Last year one of my readers asked if I would write about how to resolve conflict. I’ll admit my initial reaction wasn’t one of excitement.
Bound in Bitterness: The Frustration of Unmet Expectations
Have you ever felt the frustration of unmet expectations quickly turn into intense negative emotions? When we get bound in bitterness, it is sometimes hard
14 Practical Ways to Boost Your Confidence
In sixth grade I was bullied to the degree it shattered my confidence for the next several years. Kids can be so unkind, but what
How to Crush Your Self-Doubt and Limiting Beliefs
I was listening to a podcast the other day where they talked about how self-doubt and limiting beliefs affect the way we show up in
In the Middle of a Challenge, Do You Have a Helpful Perspective?
I’ve been told I see life through roses colored glasses, meaning I have an optimistic perspective, often seeing challenging situations to be better than they
How to Listen with a Compassionate Heart
When I was a young mom, I thought I knew how to listen with a compassionate heart. I had become an expert at listening to
To the Mom Who is Defined by Worry
I remember when my oldest was born, and I watched as he was laying in his crib. I felt so much love and worry all
It’s Not Good to Feel Alone: How to Beat Loneliness
The day we officialy became empty nesters I was caught off guard in the way loneliness enveloped me. I was drowning in sadness as I
Why I Stopped Trying to Fix My Life
Do you ever get stuck in the whirls of trying to “fix” everything? As a people-pleaser, it has long been my natural inclination to want
The Truth About Guilt and How to Let it Go
Let’s talk about guilt. It’s not a great feeling, is it? By definition, guilt is a feeling of deserved blame for something. It is an
