Unplug
Were you able to see the Super Moon? It was truly beautiful. I stood at the end of my street overlooking the beach. I expected to see swarms of people setting up their fire pits for the night ahead. I thought most of the neighborhood would gather to watch the fullest...
Behind the Mask
Although Halloween has come and passed, many of us may still be hiding behind a mask. As you take off your costume, the makeup and the masks make sure you take all the layers off. Embrace all of you. Your authentic self is beautiful, it’s time you let her out. In a...
Acceptance
Last week I asked you to take a moment to acknowledge your wounds. This week let’s take the next step toward acceptance.The first step to loving your body is to accept where you are right now. Take note of the feelings and thoughts you experience as I say that....
Wounded
Fall is well upon us! The leaves are changing colors and the wind is blowing the cool weather in. While some people enjoy the cold, others may find themselves missing the sun. It is very common to find yourself thinking more negatively during these months, but...
You are Beautiful!
We often get stuck on autopilot in a society that values constant motion. When we fall into this pattern we often begin to internalize all the negative messages being put out by media, products, and even friends. It’s always beneficial to slow down and become more...
Self-Love
‘If you lost 5 more pounds, I know things will be easier/happier/better/…’ ‘I wish you looked how you did before having kids’ ‘You’re so disgusting’ ‘You shouldn’t even leave the house today because you’re so gross’ ‘You should feel so bad about eating that cake’ ‘You...
I Let Go, So Can You.
The energy the last few weeks has been quite wonky, to say the least. This week I bathed myself in pure, unconditional self-love. Here’s a little of what that looked like; I said “no” with intention, slowed way down with the kids, put my phone away in the afternoons,...
My daughter’s body is changing. Now what?!?
As parents, we are on the ground floor in building our children’s self-worth, self-esteem, and mirror of themselves. When girls start to transition into puberty, they are at their most vulnerable change yet. Hormones shifting, bodies developing, hair growing, and...
How to Have a Healthy and Healing Relationship with Social Media
I did this backwards so you don’t have too! My girls aren’t on here yet but will be in no time. I live by these requirements myself. It’s so much more empowering and liberating being on social media this way. It’s not a big bad monster. Can it...
Shift Happens!
My loving hubby gifted me with a day at the spa after a long winter break with my kids. Don’t get me wrong I loved my winter break. Tons of mellow, down time with the kids, time with family and friends, just no down time for ME. Something I’ve learned a while ago that...