Why Would Someone Like You Know Anything About Body Image?
Mom Burnout - Do I Have it? And What Can I Do About It?
When you start to notice that you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, forgetful, frustrated, low motivation, irritated easily, finding it difficult to maintain boundaries, or more simply put… struggling to care for yourself and/or your family… it’s time to start implementing strategies to help you to overcome burnout.
“I Don’t Need Therapy, I Don’t Have Any Problems!”
This past week of self-reflection reinforced & expanded my awareness of just how important I am and just how imperative it is that I hold and nurture that anxious inner child of mine and put her above everything else.
Are You Giving Your Power Away?
Are you giving your power away? One of the biggest underlying causes of anger & rage is feeling powerless or out of control.
If this resonates with you, consider how often you are giving your power away to other people in your life, and when this results in feelings of anger or rage.
I am Free
Reduce Your Anxiety With This Simple Strategy
So many people I know, particularly mothers, don’t eat breakfast; and the reason is: “I’m too busy!” Well I’m here to tell you that YOU are worth prioritizing. When you don’t make time for yourself and your basic needs, you’re not the only one who suffers - your family does too.
Yes. I Have Anxiety. How Did I Not See It Before?
I used to shake almost constantly. I would lay in bed every single night going over the details of day and regret so many things I said and did. I would try to imagine what I could’ve done differently and I would plan ahead as far as I could in my mind.
Is It Dangerous To Feel My Anger?
Here’s the thing: so many of us have been conditioned to believe that anger is BAD… but the reality is that we ALL feel anger from time to time, and that’s okay!
People Pleasing - Is It Worth It?
A lot of my clients right now are noticing an internal struggle when they place other people’s needs and wants before their own, when they silence themselves for the sake of others, being careful not to “rock the boat”… but there’s no winning. Maybe other people think that they get what they want, but what happens to you, and what happens to your relationships?
Dear Anxiety: I Want to Break Up With You
Understanding our emotions is so important to be able to manage our emotions effectively and not get overwhelmed by them. Although…. sometimes our emotions are so powerful that the idea of this can feel overwhelming itself! Exploring your emotions more deeply needs to be done cautiously so that it feels manageable and doesn’t make your anxiety worse!
What’s So Great About Workshops?
I am always so excited when I create workshops to be able to share information about topics I am passionate about, and helping others to foster self-awareness and take steps towards their goals.
Post Partum Rage
If you are reading this, you have probably felt rage, intense anger or frustration since becoming a mother. Post-partum rage can be unexpected, out of context, uncharacteristic and uncontrollable (Robin Farr, Post-Partum Progress).
My 3 Favourite Strategies for Managing Anxiety
Some common presenting symptoms of anxiety are: short of breath, racing heart, shaking/trembling hands, sweating, difficulty concentrating or focusing, feeling lightheaded, feeling restless or on edge, difficulty sleeping, worrying and racing thoughts. Do any of these sound familiar? READ ON!
Authenticity & The Essence of You
The changes that I was making in my life were in light of a new awareness of how self-destructive my codependent behaviour was. As I gained self-awareness and worked through the root causes of my codependent tendencies, I began to live more authentically.
New Year - Time to Discover YOU
When you put energy into yourself, amazing things start to happen. Increased self-care and self-awareness inevitably leads to better mental health, physical health, and stronger relationships with everyone around you. As a mother it can be challenging to meet our own needs and take care of ourselves, but finding time to nurture ourselves is so important. We can't pour from an empty cup!
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Comment on a Woman’s “Pregnant” Body
Here are a few reasons why you should never comment on a woman's body regardless of whether you *think* or KNOW that she is pregnant.