Why Would Someone Like You Know Anything About Body Image?
MOM-GUILT: Where Does It Come From And What Can You Do About It?
MOM-GUILT: ALSO KNOWN AS......
Regular guilt that you feel in excessive amounts for everything you do and do NOT do while living life as a MOM. “Why do moms carry so much guilt?” This question comes up a lot!
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?
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.
I’m Not Good Enough
That inner critic - it shows up when we least expect it sometimes. Even when we feel like we've moved past something, it can have a way of sneaking in to remind us we have more work to do. My inner critic's voice often tells me that I'm not good enough. This was triggered for me this past week somewhere that I did not expect it to - during my prep for a busy bag exchange.
Selfish or Self Care? Know the Difference
As mothers, mistaking the two and thinking that we are being SELFISH when all we are needing is self-care can be debilitating. When we don’t make time for ourselves, but we continue to give to others, we put ourselves at risk for exhaustion, burn-out and can easily trigger or escalate anxiety, depression and other mental health issues.
Feeling Good in Your Body
So many of us are disconnected from our bodies - it's no wonder there are so many women with body image issues. After all, how can you feel good in your body if you aren't in tune with it? I believe that we must respect, love and nurture our inner-selves to be able to respect, love and nurture our outer-selves (our bodies) – and vice versa!