Many of us have a story that loops in our head. This story, created long ago, has a narrator that says, “You’re not good enough.” The story often gets created in childhood. An adult, parent, teacher, or neighbor makes a comment to us in childhood. Sometimes it’s only...
I have thought about happiness a lot over the years. I used to think that I would finally be happy as an outcome of an event: “when I lose 30lbs, when I finish college and get my dream job, when I move to Chicago, when I fall in love and get married…” You get the...
I love this time of year when the earth is waking up after a long winter. The grass and the tree buds are so green. Spring green is so bright, it seems like a different color green for sure. Not sure if it is or if I just haven’t seen green for awhile. Spring always...
So much of our physical health is tied to how we feel about ourselves. Over time, an unhealthy self-esteem takes its toll and it becomes more difficult to overcome. How many of these can you relate to? Common Characteristics of Unhealthy Self-Esteem Always having to...
I have been journaling most of my life. I started keeping a diary when I was 17. All my deep dark secrets…. Well they seemed like it at the time… My journaling was sporadic until I hit my 40s. And since than I have become quite a fan of it. I like journaling because...
Really, what is it? Just a smile? Well maybe, maybe not. A smile is a welcome sign. It invites people to talk to you. A smile is warm; it makes you feel good. A smile is a connection between two people. It’s approachable. It draws people to you. A smile is a ray of...
