I’m embarrassed to share this, but I have 65K words in a Scrivener database and 80 unseen blog post drafts collecting dust in WordPress. If I want to overcome perfection and finally hit “publish,” then …
Heal Your Inner Critic with the Internal Family Systems Model
You’re sitting down to write and that darn critic inside your head starts with the same old attacks and insults. The inner critic knows exactly what’s needed to trigger your tender inner child’s worst fears …
Do You Self-Sabotage by Taking on Too Much at Once?
Do you self-sabotage by underestimating how much time you need to get things done? One of the biggest causes of overwhelm is underestimating how much time a task will actually take to complete, and taking …
Release Perfectionism and Reach Goals Through Self-Acceptance
Perfectionism is a stealthy beast. It puts a strain on bodily systems and cripples self-worth. It’s a fractured lens through which to see the world. The perfectionism lens can make us think we, and others, …
Don’t Let Sour Grapes Keep You From Enjoying Life
Have you ever heard the term “sour grapes” from the fable The Fox and the Grapes by Aesop? The fox in the story attempts to reach a bunch of grapes on an out of reach …
Develop Productive Emotional Habits through Self-Awareness and Intentional Action
Have you ever felt so upset by an argument with your loved one or friend it made your work-day suffer? You felt distracted, exhausted, and totally preoccupied with what you said or wished you said. …
How I Learned to Focus My Chaotic Brain
Focus might seem like an elusive luxury of unburdened minds, but there are secrets to building the superpower of prolonged attention.
Make The World A Better Place With These 14 Tips
Staying committed to speaking up against injustice is crucial for us conscious creatives. We feel deeply connected and called to serve, witness and heal in whatever capacity we’re able.
How to Stop Being So Critical of Yourself
I remember watching my adoptive mother look at herself in the mirror and say, “I look like 10 lbs. of crap in a 2 lb. bag,” with her Queens, NY accent and her hands grabbing at her belly. She regularly beat up on herself emotionally. Every time I heard her, it broke my heart. When I criticize myself now, I know it’s her voice I hear in my head.