I have been staring at an empty sheet of paper, this year’s Christmas List. I am a list maker. I come from a long line of list-makers. It helps me stay organized and on track. It draws down wispy inclinations into concrete ideas. I feel creative and productive. My lists sometimes even embolden me to […]
Nurturing Healthy Self-Esteem
There are a couple essential building blocks for nurturing healthy self-esteem. These are some pretty heavy concepts. Entire niches of psychological theory and orientation have been developed based on these concepts. I am going to keep this blog user-friendly and break it a few simple strategies for nurturing healthier self-esteem. And it starts here: Experiencing […]
Being Heart-Centered.
What the heck does “Being Heart-Centered” mean?! It seems like I see heart-centered blah blah blah everywhere I go online. Heart-Centered Meditation, Heart-Centered Counseling, Heart-Centered Reiki, Heart-Centered Cardiac Care (just kidding–but that would be nice). Um, I even say some of my services are heart-centered! Let’s break it […]
Cultivating Self-Care: Strategies, Planning and Affirmations
From Grilled Cheese to Chai Tea How do you feed yourself when you are feeling sad, lonely or angry? What are your comfort foods? Are there foods that make you feel safe and loved? Probably. Think back to when you were a kid…what would your mom, dad, grandmother or even big sister make you when […]
Wrapping up the Holiday Season
When I was growing up, I loved that my mom would make my brothers and I handmade Valentine’s Day cards. She would put time, energy, creative and love into each of those cards. She juggled a lot, but always had time to make us feel so special. One of my favorite cards she […]