How can we nurture relationships with the people we love, long after they have passed? In our society, we want to pack away memories of our loved ones lost; just like our attitudes toward grief, we want to stuff it away in a perfect and neat little box. Storing their belongings and shutting the door […]
Moving out of your comfort zone
Have you ever had one of those weeks (or months!) where life feels like it is coming at you from every direction? When you want to shake your fists at the sky and scream “Seriously!! Why is this happening to me? What did I do to deserve this?” The truth is, all of us get comfortable […]
How to Let Go of Things that No Longer Serve You
No one is saying it’s going to be easy, but we are happiest when we can let go of things that are no longer working in our lives. These things, people, and situations once served us, but for whatever reason, we’ve outgrown them or they have changed in ways that no longer fit. Any type […]
A Different Kind Of Mothers Day
On May 16, 2011 Mothers Day took on a different meaning for me. It was on that day our daughter Mia was stillborn at 20 weeks gestation. How do I ask people to honor me for Mother’s Day, when my child is not here? It can be the most isolating day, and yet I try […]
8 ways to regain your confidence after difficult times
I am often surprised by how much we use the words “I am fine”, as if we can magically be ok once we say this sentence. Yet, the truth is, more often than not, we are the opposite of fine. We are overwhelmed. We are exhausted. We feel like a failure when we can’t keep […]
6 Words You Can Use To Help Your Friends Heal
“A best friend is the only one that walks into your life when the world has walked out.” During the last year, as I navigated through my grief, I was humbled by the friends that showed up during some of my darkest moments. A simple text, a call or a letter would often give me […]
Being Mindful in Times Of Grief
Unfortunately, grief is as much a part of life as happiness. This sounds horribly glib, but I ask that you trust me on this truth. You can’t have light without darkness. Happiness doesn’t exist without grief. Grief can dismantle your life in small, incendiary ways. You may start to neglect those that are close to you […]
20 Ways to Practice Mindfulness
This month’s topic has resolved around mindfulness and how it can play a part in our healing. When I first tried to start incorporating mindfulness into my life, it seemed ridiculously woo-woo and I couldn’t fathom focusing on anything for more than 5 min. Yet, I discovered that being mindful doesn’t have to be an […]
Learning To Love Yourself
Loving yourself is one of the most difficult relationships you can embark on. Yet, learning to love who you are is the one way to make you stronger and happier. You’re more likely to put forth the effort to reach your goals when you appreciate your value. Because YOU ARE VALUABLE. You’re bound to […]
Communication Skills During the Holidays
“As we struggle with shopping lists and invitations, compounded by December’s bad weather, it is good to be reminded that there are people in our lives who are worth this aggravation, and people to whom we are worth the same.” – Donald E. Westlake Is your home the peaceful, happy place you always wanted […]
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