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Word of the Week: LaughterLife Lesson: Laughing is one of my favorite parts about being alive. It fuels me in ways that nothing else does. I consciously surround myself with people who make me laugh. My partner. My friends. My clients. Even my therapist. The unifying thread with all the relationships I hold near and dear is […]
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Word of the Week: Ease Life Lesson: Lately, I’ve been finding it annoying when someone compliments me for being hard-working. Yes, I am driven. Yes, I am determined. Yes, I am extremely passionate. But these are different qualities than hard-working. I’ve lived my whole life thinking hard work was the only path to success. My identity was so […]
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Word of the Week: Self-CompassionLife Lesson: As an empath, big groups can feel overwhelming to me. Even though I love people, I have a hard time managing all the energy when I am in a group. This is one of the reasons I gave up drinking in 2018. I noticed that big social gatherings often felt […]
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I’ve recently become obsessed with Jameela Jamil and her inspiring AF i_weigh community on Instagram that is all about weighing everything that makes us amazing and valuable humans beyond body image (read more about this badass movement of radical self-acceptance here). She posted something the other day that pierced me straight in the heart: “As a woman, being […]
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This is me.Messy hair. No make-up. In nature. Exploring. Laughing with my love. A free spirit.It has taken a long time to UN-learn all the things I was taught I *should* be…how I should look, act, love, speak, and behave in the world. I felt like I always had to contort myself into whomever someone […]
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Ask Yourself: In one sentence, what do you want to be known for? 💫 We can get so caught up in all the shoulds and expectations that we get sidetracked from our bigger mission and vision. That’s why it is important to check in with yourself regularly and see if the actions you are taking […]
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Have you been wanting to get your partner on board with your favorite hobby? I shared a hot tip with Brit + Co on one of the most important ways to navigate hobbies in a relationship. Here’s the skinny: sometimes your partner will be into it and sometimes they won’t. It’s all good. You don’t […]
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Marriage is like a long, beautiful hike. 🎒 There are peaks and valleys, thunderstorms and rainbows, wrong turns and north stars. 🌈 And while the summit might be pretty, it’s the random side trails, campfire chats, and late night stargazing that make the experience magical. 💫 Here’s to embracing the adventure of a lifetime with […]
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An open letter to my hubby on our anniversary (he gave me permission to share this 😉): ————— Dear love of my life, It is hard to believe we have been married for two years already. Even though we’ve been together for 10, married years have their own special feel. The theme of this past […]
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Feeling tired, frustrated, or disconnected in your relationship? Don’t worry, it’s not necessarily a bad thing! It just means it may be time for a little relationship TLC. Check out my tips in Bustle for how to foster a healthy and loving relationship ❤️ I can’t emphasize enough how important it is to feel supported […]