You broke up. Your heart is aching over what feels like an utterly devastating loss. You don’t know if you’ll ever get over it. It seems like the only cure is getting him back. I’ve been there, not once, not twice, but too many times. As hopeless romantics, we tend to “hope” when the signs he will … Read more
Since my earliest childhood, I recall seeing myself as the family black sheep. While Cinderella eventually won her prince’s heart with a glass slipper, most of us black sheep are stuck with a foot in it. Drama, feeling like you’re an orphan, that you don’t belong, and not feeling valued are all signs of being … Read more
I woke up on a weekday morning on a June gloom L.A. day. The moment I opened my eyes, I wondered, “What the heck is the point?” I was stuck in a rat race where I went through the same motions every morning, noon, and night. But why? Honestly, it felt like my life was … Read more
I sometimes remember my dreams (mostly, I remember how they made me feel). Lately, I’ve been dreaming about bears a lot, and at times, the bears in my dreams were friendly, while at other times, they were chasing me or sleeping. Curious me needed to know what these dreams could possibly mean. Not many people … Read more
A friend of mine recently came out and admitted to being an addict. We were all gathered around ready to support her with what we assumed was an alcohol or drug addiction. What a surprise to hear her admit that she was addicted to porn! Admitting to an addiction always comes with a certain amount … Read more
As a strong and independent woman, I quickly learned that there’s one primitive instinct all men have. Whether they are free-thinking men who believe in equality in a relationship or old-fashioned men who see themselves as the head of the household, all men share one primal instinct—the hero instinct. Men need to feel like they … Read more
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” In reality, “We are what we speak.” From a Christian perspective, we look at powerful statements of positivity as more than affirmations. We look at them as declarations! We declare what scripture (the word of God) found in the Holy Bible says about … Read more
The fall season has begun making its way for winter and, for many of us, our bodies aren’t the only thing noticing a chill in the air… our emotional state of mind and overall mood has likely felt a nip as well. Winter blues is a common experience generally felt during the winter months. The … Read more
The fear of confrontation is one of the most common fears among people. Whether it’s fear of being yelled at, a fear of someone not understanding or disagreeing with your point of view, or you simply don’t want to be the “bad guy”… there are many reasons people have this fear. While having the courage … Read more
Learning virtually and working remotely have benefits. But they can also cause individuals to feel disconnected and struggle with a lack of productivity, due to distractions at home. As teachers and managers, we have the challenges of keeping individuals mentally present, engaged, and accountable. If you’re like me, you also want people to feel connected. In this post, I will define mindfulness, discuss its … Read more