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Quiet Reflections for a New Year: Releasing, Restoring, and Creating

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As the new year unfolds, it’s easy to feel caught between hope and heaviness. The world tells us to dive headfirst into ambitious goals and resolutions, but what if the path forward didn’t require us ...

Embracing the Post-Holiday Calm: Navigating the Darkness and Finding Light

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As the holiday season winds down and we enter the quiet aftermath, many of us find ourselves in a unique emotional space. The excitement of the build-up, the rush of activities, and the

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Wire Your Brain for Holiday Happiness

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Did you know that neurons that fire together, wire together? This is Hebb’s Law, a principle in neuroscience that explains how repetition wires thoughts, emotions, and actions deeper into our brains. ...

Facing the Winter Blues? 3 Ways to Feel Better

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Does the colder, darker season bring a heaviness you can’t quite shake? You’re not alone. The shorter days, holiday stress, and pressure to feel “merry” can make this time of year challenging.

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Let Go of Holiday Perfection

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Last year, I spent hours hunting down what I thought was the perfect holiday gift for a friend. I was sure she’d love it, and I couldn’t wait to see her face when she opened it. Her response? A pol...

When Your Body Speaks, What Does It Say?

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Have you ever felt stuck with a physical symptom that just won’t go away?

A client recently came to me with persistent wrist pain. Years earlier, she’d injured it doing a handspring. Despite treatmen...

My Go-To Technique for Falling Asleep When My Mind Won't Quiet Down

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The other night, as I lay in bed feeling exhausted but unable to drift off, I tried my favorite technique for those restless moments. I’d been sick and needed a full night of sleep more than ever. ...

The Jar of Life: Why Healing Makes Us Feel Worse Before We Feel Better

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Inspired by a powerful visual demonstration from @mind.psy.guidance on Instagram

Have you ever started making positive changes in your life, only to feel like everything is getting worse instead of b...

When Life's Surprises Trigger Our Hidden Fears

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The other day, while scrolling through Facebook, I came across news that stopped me in my tracks. My friend Michael, someone I've known for over 30 years, had just suffered a major heart attack. As I ...

Are You Too Busy Rescuing Others to Rescue Yourself?

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Last week, a client (let's call her Sarah) came to me utterly exhausted. "I just can't say no," she sighed. "Everyone comes to me with their problems, and I always help. But lately, I feel empty in...