Still figuring things out? Good. You’re exactly who someone else needs right now. I was recently watching an episode of Physical (Season 2 on AppleTV), and there was a scene that hit me right in the gut. The main character, Sheila, is finally confronting her...
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Self-Love Belongs in the Workplace Too
When most people think about self-love, they imagine bubble baths, journaling, or setting personal boundaries. And while all of that is important, self-love doesn’t end when we walk into the office, open our laptops, or hop on that Zoom call. As the author of I Love...
Stop Looking for Someone to Make You Happy
We’ve all heard it before...on reality shows, in everyday conversations, even from well-meaning friends and family: “I just want to find someone who will make me happy.” Or, “I hope you meet someone who finally makes you happy.” It sounds sweet, even romantic. But...
Moving the Needle on Gender Equality: Actionable Steps for Women’s History Month
Did you know that it was only just back in 1974 that women were first granted the right to obtain their own mortgage, credit card or business loan, without the approval of their husbands? It’s clear that we’ve come a very long way since the beginning of...
My 3-Steps To Setting Goals That Are Sticky
If you're in the same mode that I am right now, you're probably thinking about your goals for the new year. But did you know that according to a Forbes Health / One Poll survey, only 8% of us tend to stick with our goals for one month, while 22% last two...
How to Stop Sabotaging Self-Love
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We are well-versed in how to show love to others through words and actions, whether expressing love to our child, spouse, parent, or dear friend. We know how to invest in others, giving them our best. Let’s go...
The Art of Journaling: 8 Steps To Self-Discovery and Connection
In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to become disconnected from ourselves amidst the constant barrage of external stimuli and distractions. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a simple yet powerful tool that can help us reconnect with our inner selves –...
If You Want Respect, You Have To First Treat Yourself With Respect
Have you ever observed the way men treat other men, compared to how they treat women, can look very different? It's especially apparent here in the South, where I live in Atlanta, Georgia. Not too long ago I found myself talking to one of these...
5 Ways We Give Our Power Away + How To Reclaim It
Today, I wanted to share some of the ways in which we inadvertently give our power away, and how self-love can help us keep our power. There are many subtle ways we relinquish control over our lives and allow external sources to influence our...
What Does It Mean To Take “Emotional Responsibility”?
This was once a big "aha" moment for me. I hope you find it helpful too. Emotional responsibility is a powerful concept that has the potential to transform your life. It means realizing that no one outside of yourself is to blame for how you feel about...
Is Fear Hindering You From Pursuing What You Really Want?
Have you ever wanted to do something that really lit you all up inside at just the thought of it? But then, when you started to think about the logistics of actually getting it started, you freaked out, and perhaps even gave it up, because fear got in the way?...
How Your Beliefs Can Prevent You From Thriving In Life
"The meaning that you give an event is the belief that attracted it." - Dr. Joe Vitale Are you aware of the term “limiting beliefs”? When I discovered what this was, it was one of the biggest “aha” moments of my adult life. As someone who...
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