If I had to heal from you, I get to decide if I’m letting you back in my space.

Did someone who hurt you, reach out to you again? Do they want to reconcile? Do you have that one person who bounces in and out of your life and they want back in? Maybe it’s ex-love, a close friend, an acquaintance, or a family member who has reached out again. Have you put up … Continue reading »
If I had to heal from you, I get to decide if I’m letting you back in my space.

Are you really healed or are you just trying not to think about it?

Are you really healed or are you just trying not to think about it? You may have experienced the frustration of trying to stop thinking about something…only to find yourself thinking about it more. When you actively try to avoid a thought, your brain seeks any kind of distraction it can grab hold of. Oddly … Continue reading »
Are you really healed or are you just trying not to think about it?

If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it.

If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it. Do you get overly busy, so you don’t have to think about how you’re feeling? Do you tell yourself you don’t really have a right to complain? Do you deny that you’re still hurt? Do you tell yourself you need to let it go, but still find … Continue reading »
If you’re not speaking it, you’re storing it.

The Anniversary Effect

What is The Anniversary Effect, and could I have it? The Anniversary Effect is any disturbing, unsettling feelings, thoughts or memories that occur on the anniversary of some sort of pain, upset, trauma, or loss. Birthdays, anniversaries, seasons (such as the holidays) or a particular date or hour of the day can all activate The … Continue reading »
The Anniversary Effect

“Obsessed”

Dear Influencers (and others), Please stop saying you are “obsessed”. You’re “obsessed” with your new shoes you got, so swipe up so you can be “obsessed” too. “Obsessed” with your new aaaahmazing face wash. “Obsessed” with your food delivery system or “obsessed” with your new razor, so swipe up. Honestly, influencers I’m calling you out, … Continue reading »
“Obsessed”

Are you too defensive?

Do you feel uncomfortable being wrong? Do you interpret feedback that is meant to help you as an insult or a personal attack against you? Have people in your life told you that you can be overly sensitive? Does accepting responsibility make you feel that you’ve failed? Getting defensive serves a purpose. It is rarely … Continue reading »
Are you too defensive?

Are You Shrinking Yourself?

Do you bend over backwards for people who aren’t growing? Do you minimize your accomplishments so that other people won’t feel bad about themselves? Do you shrink yourself for love? Maybe you’re in a love that’s holding you back. Perhaps you’re afraid to leave a career that’s run its course. Maybe the greatness you strive … Continue reading »
Are You Shrinking Yourself?

What Does A Pink Elephant Have To Do With It?

Have you ever had a thought you don’t want to have? Do you ruminate about the future? Are you constantly reliving thoughts of a difficult conversation? Is a bad experience playing over and over in your head on an endless loop? Just don’t think about it. Possibly the absolute worst piece of advice ever! Did … Continue reading »
What Does A Pink Elephant Have To Do With It?

Some people might not like the new you…

Are the positive changes you’re making for yourself a problem for others? Do you feel your old ways and old relationships are no longer cutting it? Do you not enjoy your friendships as much as you once did? Have the changes you’ve made left you feeling unsettled, despite being positive ones? When I work with … Continue reading »
Some people might not like the new you…