Emotional Trauma.

What will your life be like when that traumatic event no longer interferes with your happiness? Did your forever relationship just end? Maybe the boss you trusted suddenly fired you from your dream job. Have you experienced the death of a loved one? Perhaps you are going through a severe illness or experiencing financial stress. … Continue reading »
Emotional Trauma.

When Pain Interferes.

Imagine your life when painful events from the past no longer interfere. Have you stopped loving wholeheartedly? Are you overcome by your emotions? Are you easily angered? In your attempts to avoid pain, do you inadvertently avoid pleasure? Do you feel past feelings with such intensity that it feels as if you are re-living the … Continue reading »
When Pain Interferes.

You Can Forgive Yourself Now.

Do you have that one thing you can’t forgive yourself for? Is there something you wish you could take back with every fiber of your being? Do you think your friends and family would never forgive you if they knew only half of what you know? Are you having a difficult time separating the good … Continue reading »
You Can Forgive Yourself Now.

Go ahead. Be Selfish.

“It’s all about me….” Actually. Yes. I’m giving you permission to make it all about you. When someone accuses you of being selfish, there is no doubt it was meant as an insult. There doesn’t seem to be any redeeming qualities about being selfish. But do you put yourself last in the happiness department? Do … Continue reading »
Go ahead. Be Selfish.

Never let them see you cry?

Many people have emotional outbursts. Maybe you cry easily. Maybe you get your feelings hurt and become defensive or become easily angered. Perhaps you become overwhelmed or even paralyzed from fear. Whatever you are feeling is valid. Whatever you are feeling is okay. It’s okay to have emotions. Becoming emotionally stronger doesn’t mean you don’t … Continue reading »
Never let them see you cry?

Where strength comes from.

After important losses, we struggle with feelings of emptiness, purposeless and loneliness. Chronic worry, pressure and sleepless nights can take a huge toll on our physical and mental energy. It is common to feel overwhelmed with questions and riddled with doubts. Routine tasks seem to take tremendous effort. Emotional strength comes from your ability to … Continue reading »
Where strength comes from.

Is Your Friend’s Advice Not Working? Here’s Why.

Having friends that you can turn to for advice is fantastic. However, if the advice leaves you feeling confused, indifferent, defensive, misunderstood, or incapable of making your own decisions, then it isn’t really helping. When people give advice, they’re giving their own version of what happiness looks like. We each have our own bias based … Continue reading »
Is Your Friend’s Advice Not Working? Here’s Why.