Because I know the power of journaling has had in changing my life, I wanted to share the six most impactful journaling prompts I use on a consistent basis.
Black is Scary…or is it?
I was 14 when I heard a woman say, “I always get nervous standing alone in an elevator with a man. ESPECIALLY if it’s a black man.” I didn’t think anything of it at the time. I've pretty much never worried about getting pulled over cause, “I’m just an innocent looking white girl who couldContinue reading "Black is Scary…or is it?"
Find Rhythm
Find rhythm. That’s the phrase that keeps echoing in my brain over and over and over. In all the unsettledness and chaos and unknown, that phrase tickles my ear and whispers in my heart. Find rhythm. Rhythm? When the whole world is out of sync? We’re told to "march to the beat of your ownContinue reading "Find Rhythm"
How to Dumb Yourself Down
Okayyyy friends. I have an online dating story for you. No, this isn't the story of the guy who loudly serenaded me while walking around Santa Monica (though that was a hilariously embarrassing time) or the time I hit on tall, dark, handsome and apparently not-into-women musician. Or the time I basically went out withContinue reading "How to Dumb Yourself Down"
Five Practical Ways to Practice Self-Care
In my last post, I established that self-care isn't actually selfish. In fact, self-care is one of the most selfless things we can do because it enables us to show up wholeheartedly for everything and everyone else we love and care about. Second, I established that self-care has nothing to do with bubble baths orContinue reading "Five Practical Ways to Practice Self-Care"
Burnout: The Badge of Honor We Need to Stop Wearing
Everywhere I go, I hear the same conversation over and over again. Sometimes it's with a self-deprecating snicker, other times it's with a heavy sigh, and at others it's while holding back tears of utter defeat. Women with big hearts and big dreams fighting overwhelm and exhaustion. Pummeling through their day-to-day lives while living forContinue reading "Burnout: The Badge of Honor We Need to Stop Wearing"
What if You Stopped Labeling Yourself by Your Worst Moment?
I get it. We've all done stupid things, said something we regretted, and made fools of ourselves. This is life. But how often have you then labeled yourself "idiot," "dumbass," or some other self-deprecating term? Let's STOP calling ourselves by our mistakes and start calling ourselves by our greatness. https://youtu.be/SBwcLKdfgto
Embrace the Messy Process
I don’t know about you, but I dislike waiting. A lot. I know millenials get a bad rap a lot of time because we want everything to happen right now. Oh, you too? Well, here’s the thing. Transformation takes time. Growth takes time. Maturity takes time. Excellence takes time. A seven year old doesn’t become seventeenContinue reading "Embrace the Messy Process"
How to Use Mindfulness to Manage Anxiety
You know the feeling. A knot in your belly. A million racing thoughts. OVERWHELM. Hello, Anxiety...I really didn't invite you along. In this video, I share a few simple tips for how to use grounding and mindfulness as a practical tool for getting out of an anxiety spiral. Note: this is NOT medical advice, justContinue reading "How to Use Mindfulness to Manage Anxiety"
The Woman I Am Becoming
The woman I am becoming. The woman I am becoming is many things. The woman I am becoming is proud. Not proud in the usual sense. Not arrogant or haughty or self-righteous or overbearing. But confident and proud. Proud of the battles she has fought. Proud of the giants she has slayed. Proud of theContinue reading "The Woman I Am Becoming"