Self-Love

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Letting go of being perfect 

Chasing perfection takes a huge toll on your mental health and wellbeing because it’s an impossible goal: Perfection doesn’t exist. Perfectionism is when you hold yourself and others to exceptionally high standards and strive for flawlessness even if “good enough” would do just fine. It’s often seen as an admirable trait, but for anyone who lives with it, not only…

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A fresh new year 

Happy New Year! It’s January, which means we get a new beginning—a fresh start, if you will. I’m excited to welcome new opportunities while at the same time releasing the old things that do not service me.  Many of us like to start the new year with resolutions. But there is something else I like to encourage my clients to…

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Celebrating the small wins, too.

When I work with my clients, I always make sure we celebrate their wins. A win can be many things—big or small. Sometimes people think only a big achievement is something to be celebrated, but that is simply not the case. I had a client that celebrated making her bed every morning as a small win, because it set the…

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Be open to new things

When was the last time you tried something new? Sometimes, that can be a scary prospect. Or, you might feel you are simply too busy with everything you have going on in your life right now to be able to do something like that. But having an open mind and being willing to try new things is a very powerful…

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How to slow down in a busy world

We just got back from a wonderful family vacation at Olympic National Park in Washington, where we hiked and enjoyed forest bathing, surrounded by beautiful trees and wildlife. Vacation is all about being able to relax and not worry about all the everyday things there are to do back at home. While on vacation I found myself wondering, how can I…

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Where are you on the emotional guidance scale?

You’ve probably heard people talk about vibrations before—good ones high ones, low ones, and everything in between. But did you know our emotions are tied to our vibrations? We’ve all had moments of joy and excitement just as we have all experienced doubt and fear. Knowing what vibration you are radiating and realizing you have the power to change that…

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Healthy and happy wellness tips

When you hear the phrase healthy lifestyle, there’s a good chance that envision an active person with a healthy body and a positive mindset. While that might be one way it might look, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to go out and buy a kayak and hire an expensive fitness trainer. Moving toward more healthier living can be as…

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Healthy habits are good for you

We all know that making healthy choices in life can help us feel and do better. But it can be hard to know where to start when we want to make changes and create new habits. It’s common to create multiple goals around habits, or be very general, like I’ll start eating healthier and begin a new exercise program. But when you…

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A fresh new year

Happy New Year! It’s January, which means we get a new beginning—a fresh start, if you will. I’m excited to welcome new opportunities while at the same time releasing the old things that do not service me.  Many of us like to start the new year with resolutions. But there is something else I like to encourage my clients to…

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Forgiveness is for you.

Forgiveness is a powerful word. At times, we find it easy to forgive others, while just as often, it can be quite a challenge. Something I like to ask myself is: Am I practicing forgiveness? This is especially useful when I’m feeling anger or uneasy toward someone.   The bigger question, though, is why should we be practicing forgiveness? The answer is simple:…

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