In My Own Words

How Our Personal Limits Shape Our Expectations of Others

In life, we often set invisible guidelines based on our personal values, beliefs, and experiences. These guidelines, consciously or subconsciously, become the yardstick by which we measure others' behaviors and actions. It's a human tendency to expect others to live...

Pseudo Coping and Effective Coping: Navigating Emotional Challenges

In our journey through life, we all face challenges that test our emotional resilience. Coping strategies are crucial in these times, helping us manage our mental and emotional health. However, not all coping strategies are created equal. There's a fine line between...

Reframing Self-Destructive Thoughts

We all have an inner voice, a whispering companion of our consciousness. Yet, this voice does not always speak with kindness or guide us gently. For many, it transforms into a relentless critic, sowing seeds of doubt, self-limiting beliefs, and self-destructive...

Stress Reduction For a Better Life

Stress reduction and caring for your central nervous system (CNS), sympathetic nervous system (SNS), parasympathetic nervous system (PNS), and biological rhythms are vital for maintaining overall health and well-being. Stress can quite literally kill you, so when we...

Identifying 5 Types of Abuse

*Trigger Warning: The content in this blog deals with different forms and types of abuse; therefore, the content may be triggering to certain individuals. I offer this as an educational guide to help explain and identify what abuse can look like. If you are...

Styles of Communication

We're all aware of the fundamental importance of communication. It serves as a lifeline for all types of relationships, whether they are intimate, friendly, or professional. However, it's worth noting that not all forms of communication carry the same weight and...

9 Choices to Happiness

Early in my healing journey, I came across a team of Researchers by the name of Foster and Hicks and their 9 Healthy Choices that help transform challenging situations into happiness. Today, I want to break down these choices.   Intention We all know that intention is...

My Favorite Mindfulness Practices For Bad Days

Every healing journey is going to have bad days. This doesn’t mean you’re doing the journey wrong, just the opposite, actually. It means you’re doing the work, living, and facing your fears and demons. Part of the path to healing is learning to take the bad days in...

The Power of Owning Your Story

I never intended for anyone to read my story. It's a strange feeling even to say I've published it, but it's true. Every experience we live through leaves an imprint on us; some of us, especially me, struggle to share our experiences because we're so comfortable...