As the door is closing on 2019, the start of a new year is quickly approaching! With a new year comes a “fresh start,” “new chapter,” “an opportunity for change,” and the next attempt to reach the new (or recycled) goals we set for ourselves. What is the point of a New Year’s Resolution, one might ask? Some might say...[ read more ]
Confidence: a simple word that can have complex implications on our life. It impacts how we treat others, how others treat us, and ultimately how we treat ourselves. It influences the way we interact with the world, opportunities we do or do not take, our goals and what we believe is possible for our life. Confidence, or our lack thereof,...[ read more ]
“Be the change you wish to see in the world”. - Mahatma Gandhi I have heard this quote and said this quote more times than I can remember. This is a quote I live by and a quote that holds such power. It is also a quote that breeds vulnerability and fear. In order to “be the change,” we must address...[ read more ]
We all know the feeling of having too much to do and too little time to do it all. Struggling to keep up with our demanding schedules, we often try to do everythingall at once. This isn’t a terrible concept if you’re only goal is to finish everything as quickly as possible. However, if you need to finish everything well...[ read more ]
“It is kind of shocking when your world falls to pieces and everything and everyone around you carries on with life. How can the birds continue to sing? How can people carry on loving life? It is like you have become frozen in time and are now watching life like a movie. As the weeks and months roll by, life...[ read more ]
We all suffer. We all experience grief, loss, anger, sadness, and a number of other emotional pains throughout our lives. WE ARE HUMAN. In our history, expressing these very normal and expected struggles has been associated with weakness. I am grateful to be alive during a time in which I can witness an increase in the amount of people willing...[ read more ]
With the holiday weekend approaching, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge not only the excitement of celebration, but also the struggles many of us experience during holiday seasons. The 4thof July is known for time spent with loved ones while enjoying a BBQ and beautiful fireworks. However, for some, these events can be triggering for us and even...[ read more ]