I’m always doing my best. Even when my best leaves a lot of room for improvement. A wonderful way to make sure I’m on a path of continual improvement is by forgiving myself when I mess up. The choices I made in the past came from who I was then. But I’m not the same...
It’s always a good time for gratitude. In the dark of night, when I can’t sleep. When I’m on hold with a phone call. When I’m stuck in traffic. When I’m in the middle of a disagreement with someone and need to return to center. When gratitude is the thread, the...
Social conditioning often goes directly against self-care. For instance, saying “No” to someone who asks for something can be framed as selfish. But sometimes saying “No” to someone else is saying “Yes” to my greatest good. There are times when it feels good and right...
Even though I may feel like an expert on my life, there are some things I can’t see clearly. This is when bringing in a second – or third! – opinion can be helpful. A friend or counselor can see things about me I can’t. If I’m willing to listen to their feedback, I...
Being grumpy is no fun. And yet, when I’m in a grumpy mood, I can feel stuck. It’s almost like I want to stay grumpy. When I’m feeling caught in the grumps, there’s something I can try. Even if I’m not in the mood, even if it feels like I’m going through the motions,...
