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Love Yourself, and the Rest Will Follow

How do you feel about self-love?   More importantly, how well do you love yourself?   For most of us, loving ourselves is something we may know is important, but often have difficulty actually feeling, expressing, and embodying. I’ve spent much of my life – as a student, an athlete, in business, in relationships, and in general […]

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Are You Avoiding a Difficult Conversation?

A number of years ago a mentor of mine said something really important to me.  He told me that there is often one thing that stands between me and the kind of relationships I really want to have. When I asked what that was, he said, “It’s usually a ten-minute, sweaty-palmed conversation that you’re too […]

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The Art of Allowing

A few years ago, I got some specific feedback that it would serve me, my work, and my growth to start practicing the art of allowing in a more conscious and deliberate way.  While I was familiar with the concept of allowing, I realized I had little awareness or experience of it in actual practice. […]

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The Importance of Celebrating

Many people underestimate the importance of celebrating. In fact, many of us don’t celebrate enough. How do you feel about celebrating? If you’re anything like me and most of the people I know, you probably enjoy it. As much as I like to celebrate, at times I find it challenging too, especially these days.  Here […]

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Why Taking Breaks Is So Important

In today’s busy world with a never-ending “to-do” list of obligations, responsibilities, and commitments, it can be hard for us to take a real break.  But taking breaks in the midst of the daily grind is vital for our mental, physical, and emotional health. Why Taking Breaks is So Important Wherever you are in your […]

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The Importance of Letting Go of Control

Do you struggle with control? If you are anything like me and many people I know, letting go of control might be a challenge. I had a simple but profound experience in the swimming pool a while back – learning to float on my back for the first time in my life. I do know […]

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The Importance of Embracing Emotions (Including Anger)

Embracing our emotions can be challenging.  When it comes to finding healthy ways to feel and even express our anger, specifically, the stakes can feel even higher. We often think of anger as something to be ashamed of, avoided, or hidden. However, learning how to feel and express our anger in healthy ways is an […]

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Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

I tend to take myself a bit too seriously at times, especially when I get stressed, irritated, or scared.  How about you? I’ve noticed that sometimes taking myself too seriously not only makes me less effective in dealing with a difficult situation, but it also causes the difficulty itself, or at the very least exacerbates […]

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This, Too, Shall Pass

This, too, shall pass. It is a saying we hear often. People will say it to us when we are going through something difficult, and while there is profound truth and wisdom in this mantra, it can also be tricky. We must be careful about when and how we say this phrase to others and […]

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The Importance of Asking for Help

As much as we love to lend our support and help others, many of us find asking for help awkward or uncomfortable.  How can we shift our mindset on what it means about us when we’re willing to reach out to others? When we ask people for their time, feedback, or support in a gracious […]

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