LIFE
The Subtle (Yet Huge) Perspective Shift That Changed My Life
“Dear self: Don’t get so worked up over things you can’t change or people you can’t change. It’s not worth the anger buildup or the heartache. Control only what you can. Let go....
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Jealousy Comes from Counting Others’ Blessings Instead of Your Own
“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor.” —SenecaFrom the time we are young, it seems we have a tendency to compare ourselves...
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It’s Time to Stop ‘Fixing’ (Because They Need the Struggle)
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” ~Maya Angelou
I have always been a “fixer.”
I liked to fix people’s problems.
Someone...
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Feeling Lost or Miserable? Your Heart Knows the Way Through
“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray.” ~Rumi
My tear-stained face stared back at me in the mirror. Every Sunday evening...
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Decluttering Your Home? Here are 3 Helpful Questions to Ask in Each Room
Create a home that restores your energy, not one that drains it.There is a wonderful calm and peace that comes from organizing our belongings. It feels good to know where things are stored...
LIFE
Breaking Free from the Shadow of a Narcissistic Parent
“One of the greatest awakenings comes when you realize that not everybody changes. Some people never change. And that’s their journey. It’s not yours to try to fix for them.” ~Unknown
In the journey...
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How to Embrace the Glorious Mess of Everyday Life
“Embrace the glorious mess that you are.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert
Let’s begin with a simple fact: life is inherently messy. Despite our best efforts to organize, control, and perfect, life has a way of surprising...
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Choosing Yourself: How to Prioritize Your Personal Well-Being
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” ~Oscar Wilde
“Choose me!” I heard the voice clearly as I sat across from my therapist one day in her office.
It was my fourth...