How to Live Intentionally
Intentionality, what a dream! Life has a unique way of intervening with this goal. Responsibilities in hand, deadlines to meet, people to take care of.. the list could go on. Sometimes we find ourselves stuck on a loop, of just getting by, not even being able to fathom how another week has passed. How can we reclaim this time in a purposeful way?
Processing Traumatic Grief
Grief is complicated and unique— every person responds to loss in their own way and grief can impact every part of life. There is no formula for managing grief, and it can be such a helpless experience to go through.
4 Ways to Combat Negative Body Image
97% of women have at least one negative thought about their body daily, and 80% or more are dissatisfied with their physical appearance or struggle with body image. Sadly, these statistics are not exactly surprising, as we have learned to be critical, and hyper aware of our bodies. It is not always obvious the ways people communicate the value they place on physical appearance. This can be shown through compliments relating to physical appearance, negative comments when looking at a photo or in a mirror, discussing the newest diet fads, or bringing attention to the amount of or type of food someone is eating.
Identifying Red Flags in Your Relationship
When we struggle to effectively communicate with our partners it can be discouraging, exhausting, lonely, and the perfect environment for resentment to enter the relationship. Luckily, John and Julie Gottman, two of my own personal favorite researchers and therapists in the field, have conducted over 40 years of research on couples. I’ll review some of their research findings and provide information about how we can improve connections and communication with your partner.
Understanding Your Attachment Style
Have you ever noticed patterns in your dating life that start to feel… eerie? You may be dating people who are radically different from your last partner on paper, but the same issues or patterns seem to present as time goes on. It can be frustrating and confusing, and can often lead people to feel defeated while dating. So, let’s talk all things attachment and how your attachment style (and your partner’s) may be impacting you in ways you may not even expect.
Appreciating the Inconvenience of Compromise
In any healthy relationship, compromise is necessary. We have to be willing to “inconvenience” ourselves at times because we value the relationship over “winning” or getting our way. That being said, I believe there is a difference between compromise and sacrifice. To me, compromise means both parties are giving something up, whereas sacrifice means one person is giving something up. Feelings of resentment can show up when there is an imbalance and one person feels like they are sacrificing all the time, and there’s really no compromise happening. If this is you - how might you be able to communicate your feelings with the other person?
Life After: Student Athlete
Transitioning out of being an athlete and into my body today. Addressing body image and expectations through the transition from being an athlete to the next phase of adulting.
As an athlete at any level, no one really prepares you for when that chapter of your life comes to an end. It’s a transition that can feel bittersweet with a mix of excitement and grief
Navigating Blended Families
Coming from a blended family myself, I thought I would have a leg up when it came to having my own blended family. While I do believe I have unique insight due to my childhood experiences with having divorced parents and two blended families, I have come to realize navigating a blended family goes far beyond the four walls of the home. Blending a family requires intentional communication, selflessness, clear boundaries and expectations, a firm foundation, support, and empathy for all involved.
Friendships In Adulthood
Friendships are such unique relationships that fill space in our lives. So– how do we navigate friendships in adulthood, especially when life continues to throw changing dynamics into the mix?
The Way You Talk to Yourself Matters
When was the last time you checked in about your relationship with yourself? How are you caring for yourself? Your relationship with yourself is the most powerful relationship you will have, and it’s worth your time and investment.
Handling the Holidays After Loss
Grief is hard at any point in life, but grief around the holiday season just seems to hit a little differently. The holiday season is not just about the actual day, whether that's Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Year's, etc. Part of the excitement that comes with the holidays is the preparation and energy leading up to the holidays. Holidays can be reminders of happy memories, but they can also illuminate the absence of someone special.