Blog, Children, Parenting, Self-Compassion
What if the “too much” moments are actually your greatest strengths? There’s a moment I think about often. It was a regular school morning. My son had said, quietly and sweetly, that he would miss me too much at drop-off. So I put his shirt in the dryer to warm it up....
Holidays, Mindset, Self-Compassion
The holiday season brings a rush of emotion—joy, nostalgia, anxiety, gratitude, exhaustion. It can be hard to make space for all of it. And even harder to hold perspective when we’re running on fumes. But lately, I’ve been returning to a simple phrase that helps...
Parenting, Self-Awareness, Self-Compassion
Something I’ve been noticing lately—both in myself and in sessions—is how hard it can be to let something go. Whether it’s a misunderstanding, a comment that landed wrong, or the quiet pressure to prove we’re doing enough… surrender doesn’t always come naturally. But...
Mental Health, Self-Awareness, Self-Compassion
Have you ever replayed a conversation in your head, wondering if you said the wrong thing—or worse, if the other person didn’t like you at all? You’re not alone. This is such a common experience that it has its own name: the liking gap. And here’s the reassuring...
Communication, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Stress
Have you ever tried to bring up something important in a conversation—only to end up defending yourself instead? Maybe you were trying to express a need or a concern, but the person you were talking to flipped the script, made it about you, or denied the issue...
Mental Health, Seasonal Transition, Self-Care, Self-Compassion, Tips
As the long, lazy days of summer come to an end, many of us find ourselves yearning for the comfort of familiar routines. The shift from the freedom of summer to the structure of the school year or work routines can be challenging. This season transition period into...
