Staying Motivated During Challenging Times
“You Didn’t Come This Far to Only Come This Far
Three Ways to Bounce Forward
The idea we have for our life rarely matches up with the life we end up with. Plan A is fantasy. Plan B is reality.
5 Ways to Focus Better
“We all have the same 24 hours in a day. The problem isn’t lack of time, it’s lack of focus.” Put away the PHONE Research shows the mere presence of a phone impairs intellect and reduces brain power. And if you can’t trust yourself to hit the switch, lock your phone in the trunk of your […]
THE STORIES WE TELL OURSELVES
A friend of mine recently returned home from vacation to find his newly constructed house flooded. The feelings of helplessness that followed were magnified by the story he was telling himself on repeat: that he was an idiot, naïve, a loser. That he was stupid for not knowing better—that the flood was all his fault. […]
Empowering someone with a brain injury
When my sister was 19, she had a brain aneurysm. Every day since, she has struggled to maintain her independence and financial security. Despite her trauma, Noelle continues to thrive in unexpected and beautiful ways. She never gives up, no matter what comes her way. Over the years, I have discovered the difference it makes […]
CULTIVATING MENTAL HEALTH DAILY
Instead of thinking of mental health as a burden you must shoulder, imagine it as an opportunity to experience peace and joy. In the same way that we make time for our physical needs, such as eating and sleeping, we must devote attention to our psychological needs. “An ounce of prevention.” Where do we begin? […]
OPTIMISM BOOTCAMP
Have you ever wondered why some people reach their full potential while others remain unfulfilled? Why does one person succeed and another fail? What makes the difference between a success story and a she-had-so-much-potential story? Is one an active participant and the other a bystander in their own life? Twins from A to Z A […]
Failure as FEEDBACK
With time, I have come to realize that failure has always been my greatest teacher. Each failure pointed me in a better direction and helped me to develop strength and authenticity, ultimately unveiling who I was and what I was destined to become F. A. I. L. = First Attempt In Learning • The failing […]
Lean into loneliness
When we feel a painful emotion, our first instinct is to pull away. To numb the pain. To hide from the intensity. This was the case for Sarah and Jack, two unique individuals with vastly different circumstances. But they each experienced the same emotion: loneliness. An emotion that is heightened during the holidays. SARAH Sarah […]