My intent in sharing my story publicly is to educate others on what trauma can look like, how it can manifest in our lives even when we think we’ve escaped it, and how we can overcome it and heal (ourselves and by extension our families and communities). Do the best you can until you knowContinue reading “Generational Trauma Awareness”
Tag Archives: Anxiety
C-PTSD and Body Autonomy
As a child I learned to put others’ needs before my own and was not taught how to have safe boundaries. [If you haven’t yet, please read this post.] The only way this was done overtly physically was that if an adult (mom, aunt, uncle, etc.) wanted a hug “No” wasn’t an acceptable answer. InContinue reading “C-PTSD and Body Autonomy”
2022 Update
I missed posting the last few weeks. I’m working on figuring out a lot on how to prioritize my time to achieve my long-term vision, for my business and personal life. And I got COVID and was out of commission for most of about 7 days. I’ve struggled with clarity and overwhelm because of allContinue reading “2022 Update”
Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto
Spoiler Warning: Do not read if you have not seen the movie and want to be surprised. I love reflecting on the messages in family and children’s movies. Some of my favorites are Trolls, Inside Out, Soul, Frozen (I & II), and now Encanto. I thought this week I’d share my thoughts on the messagesContinue reading “Thoughts on Entertainment: Disney’s Encanto”
Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness
You may try to dodge discomfort at every turn in life, but you can’t outrun it forever. So why not try to embrace it instead? Have you ever felt regret over not taking a chance? That was your comfort zone holding you back out of fear of discomfort. Challenging yourself is one of the bestContinue reading “Comfort Doesn’t Equal Happiness”
Yoga for personal growth?
The fundamental teachings of yoga are based on the practice of being uncomfortable, which is a powerful lesson we can all benefit from. We’re wired to take the path of least resistance. But what if you made a conscious effort to take the difficult route? Think of your comfort zone as a form of attachment.Continue reading “Yoga for personal growth?”
Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone
If you’re ready to take steps away from your comfort zone, here are some tips that can help. Take nothing for granted. Be grateful for even the dark and difficult times life throws at you. In his book, The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth, John’s eight law is The Law of Pain: Good Management of BadContinue reading “Overcome Fear and Break Free of Your Comfort Zone”
Is your comfort zone holding you back?
A comfort zone can be both encouraging and confining, both encouraging composure and calm, and inhibiting growth. For these reasons, it’s important to find a balance between remaining comfortable and testing the waters of new experiences. Let’s discuss the pros and cons of living in your comfort zone—first, the advantages. Remaining in your comfort zoneContinue reading “Is your comfort zone holding you back?”
Thanks-giving [Gratitude]
When was the last time you took a moment to ruminate on all the good in your life?
With Thanksgiving, a time when our attention is drawn to the idea of giving thanks, fresh on our minds I wanted to take a moment to discuss the life-changing effects of Gratitude.
So what is gratitude? And why should you be thinking about it?
How much do you Know?
When I was working in tax I remember my supervisor telling me to always go back and review even the things you know you put in, just in case. Because tax return preparation can be repetitive and the mortgage statement you absolutely remember putting in might have been on a different return or maybe youContinue reading “How much do you Know?”
Believe Grow Glow 