As the New Year approaches, many of us are thinking about resolutions and new beginnings. But for those with jam-packed schedules and a constant focus on others, finding time for such tasks as decluttering can be a challenge. Yet, the act of decluttering before the New Year is more than just a cleaning task; it’s […]

As we approach the end of the year, the narrative often focuses on goal setting and reflecting on the year. I truly believe that December can be a month of renewal and preparation for the year ahead, instead of month of stress, overwhelm, and burnout.

I struggled with an Inner Critic convincing me that I was lazy and unproductive if I slowed down and that my value was connected to how much I sacrificed my needs for the sake of others. I had weak boundaries and said “yes” to everything and everyone out of fear of missing out on opportunities or being judged by others. I would self sabotage and procrastinate on the practices and habits that I knew would truly nourish my physical and mental health.

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.

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. 

We are moving into a true health crisis, as more and more women are beginning to feel and see the negative consequences of self-neglect. It is usually when the cost of living in a state of constant stress, burnout, and overwhelm becomes too great that we are forced to take action and break free from the habit of neglecting our physical and mental health.