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Stop Bullying Yourself. 5 Tips to Being Kinder.

You’re cleaning the bathroom, and you need that brush on the shelf that’s behind the bottle of cleaner which is behind the bar soap which is behind the little glass. So what do you do? Your goal is that brush, Read More …

CategoriesMy StoryTagscriticism, inner critic, self-compassion, self-kindness

Say Goodbye to Second Guessing

Shouldawouldacoulda, and don’t forget ifonly… How often do you second-guess yourself? Probably more often than you think. I should have turned right – now I’ll be late, or, if I had only left a few minutes earlier, I wouldn’t have Read More …

CategoriesMy StoryTagsforgiveness, inner critic, positive messages, regrets

Couldawouldashoulda, and ifonly

How often do you say something like Ugh! I’m such an idiot! Or I coulda gone to Target instead and save some money, or If only I had _____ (fill in the blank). Pretty much daily, right? These are seemingly Read More …

CategoriesVideoTagsforgiveness, inner critic, positive messages, regrets

Comparison traps – Tips on how to avoid them

I want your opinion. When you’re scrolling through Facebook or Instagram what is your most common go-to reaction when you see happy, smiling faces? You might have lots of reactions or no reactions. You might laugh or feel happy for Read More …

CategoriesMy StoryTagscomparison, envy, inner critic, triggers

Big Goals/Little Goals. Beyond Being Humbled.

I had just finished a rigorous class at the gym. Heavy weights, cardio, the whole bit. I’ve been going to this class for years, so I know what to expect. It’s harder than hell! It’s not the most fun thing Read More …

CategoriesMy StoryTagsfitness goals, goals, inner critic

Yikes! When Family Takes Control Over Your Inner Critic

I worked very hard at my fierce independence entering adulthood. My childhood had some (well, a lot) of tumultuous times and I couldn’t wait to be on my own after high school. I was out of the house by age Read More …

CategoriesMy StoryTagscriticism, family, inner critic

Why You Revisit Childhood Behaviors When Family Comes to Town

Family can cut you down in one swipe. One disapproving glance can obliterate any independence you’ve created through the years, and suddenly you’re acting like a sulking child. WHY does this happen? Why, when we’re with our family, we’re suddenly Read More …

CategoriesVideoTagsbuttons, family, inner critic

When Your Expectations Go South: Handling Disappointment

Have you ever suffered a disappointment? Yeah. A lot. They happen almost every day, in some form or another. I take a close look at the ones that hit your core, deeply. I’ll give you an overview of expectations and Read More …

CategoriesVideoTagscommunication, disappointment, expectations, inner critic

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