Weekly companion blogs to the Transformative Journeys to Growth and Resilience™ podcast.
10 Pieces of Advice I’d Give My 20-Year-Old Self (That Still Matter Today)
Whether you’re 20, 40, 60, or somewhere in between, I hope this post encourages you to offer yourself a little more grace, and a lot more belief in your worth.
Mindfulness for Healing: 5 Simple Coping Techniques
The beauty of Mindfulness is that you can do it anytime, anywhere, whether that’s brushing your teeth, walking the dog, sipping your tea, or even washing dishes (more on that in a minute!).
Coping vs. Self-Care: How to Find Real Balance When Life Gets Hard
Let’s dive into what self-care really is (and what it’s not) and how it’s different from coping. But also why you need both - in balance - to support your overall well-being.
How to Build True Resilience Through Life’s Toughest Moments
Resilience isn’t about “getting over it” or pretending nothing affects you. It’s about: • Learning from life’s difficulties and challenges instead of letting them define us • Understanding our emotions rather than suppressing them • Developing healthy ways to navigate stress • Facing fear, pain, or grief and still choosing to move forward • Choosing to - and moving forward with - rebuilding when things fall apart. Sometimes one shaky brick at a time.
Post-Traumatic Growth: Learning How to Thrive After Trauma
Trauma changes us. Whether it’s a little… or a lot. It’s just a fact. And after the loss of a loved one, a life-altering event, an emotional wound, or any event that impacts us deeply, it’s common to find ourselves longing for the way life used to be. But what if I told you that your pain wasn’t just something to endure - but something that could lead to transformation?
Taking Chances: How to Reclaim Your Power at Any Stage
Taking risks can be intimidating - even frightening - but it can also be deeply rewarding. I often find that the more daunting the undertaking, the sweeter the personal growth that follows. Whether you succeed or stumble, the reward is in the journey.
