We live in a world that rewards us for neglecting our own needs.  We are praised for how much we can cram into a day or how much we can get done.  We are admired for how we can “ do it all” and handling everything “like a boss.” People-pleasing is more than a social inconvenience; it’s a health hazard.Here are 5 simple strategies that you can start to incorporate to help you start to flex your self pleasing muscle.

Most of us mistakenly believe that burnout stems from sheer workload – too many tasks, too many commitments, and simply too little time. However, these are merely symptoms of a deeper issue.

In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, it’s all too common for high-achieving, professional women to put their physical and mental health on the back burner. The constant juggling act of work, family, and other commitments can make self-care seem like a luxury they can’t afford. Times are changing and now more than ever we need more and more women to break the habit of neglecting themselves so that they can start living a life where they can enjoy success without sacrificing their health or happiness. 

Well, I’m still not 100% from last week’s cold, but I am on the mend.  I was able to use that time to really unplug and prioritize rest and healing my body, in that stillness I had a lot of time to think and connect with myself.  How often do you take time to slow […]

Did you know that May is Mental Health Awareness Month? According to the World Health Organization, depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men. It’s easy to get caught up in the demands of work, family, and friends.  Because of that, you pour so […]

​​When was the last time you did something that filled your life with PURE JOY?  I’m talking about laughing until your stomach hurt or eating something that made you do the “this is so delicious” dance or doing something where time seemed to stand still because you were so present and totally in the moment.  […]

Do you think that achieving “work-life balance” is possible? I am honest, I don’t believe that there is such thing as having Balance with a capital B, because there will be times when you need to push or really dive into your business, career, or support others. It may not always be possible to say […]

If you have ever found yourself saying “I am just so busy!” or “I have so much on my plate right now!”…chances are you are on the brink of burnout. I used to pride myself on being “busy” and having a jam-packed schedule. I loved how it made me feel – important, powerful, admirable, inspirational, […]

A few days ago, I found out that a dear friend who was more like a brother to me passed away. While I am still processing everything…my heart is broken, but my spirit is strong. What continues to resonate in my head and in my heart is this simple phrase: We only have one life […]

Well, you might have noticed that there was no post that went out and that was because I was on a REAL vacation. I’m talking, no working, barely any cell service, and my out-of-office was on! (See the photos here and a copy of what my out-of-office actually said.) What that week away of no […]