My Blog
Things to ponder...
How Mindful Self-Compassion Can Help You Get the Dishes Done – and Much More.
What do you think – what comes to mind – when I say “mindful self-compassion?” Maybe, like me, you picture someone on a mountaintop in the lotus position, their arms wrapped around themselves, smiling, blissfully peaceful. Even though I know better, that’s what...
The Pandemic is a Trauma – and That’s Just a Place to Start
This post starts with a meme from Jennifer Yaeger, LPC- in case you can't see it, the meme says: I want to acknowledge that living through this pandemic is a trauma. As a trauma specialist, I think there are a few things that are helpful to know. - Parts of our brain...
In This Time of Uncertainty
I almost didn't write this post. I mean, here we are in the middle of a pandemic, when you might expect a pervasive mood of doom and gloom. Instead, I see people thinking positive, reaching out to help each other. People establishing their own self-care routines,...
What Do We Need Now?
At the beginning of the pandemic, I worried that people would freak out. I thought we would all need new kinds of support and special self-care. But that's not what I'm seeing. Turns out that the first principal of coaching really is true: "People are naturally...
My Values & Beliefs
We're all in this together
Our culture is quick to teach us how to shame and blame ourselves and others, when really, we're all doing the best we know how to do. Working with me, you get in touch with your own deep wisdom. You follow the path to find your own center so you can stand, solidly grounded, confident in the unique gifts you bring to others.
Perfection is not the goal
We are all doing the best we know how to do. Recognizing that, letting go of the belief that we can or should be perfect, begins the journey of building compassion for ourselves and others.
Everyone needs a place to stand, to take a step back
The journey starts with having a space where you can be open about what you’re thinking and feeling. A space where your feelings will be recognized and valued. A space where you can sort through your thoughts and explore what you really believe, what you value, and how to live a life that lets you shine.