Discover the inspiring journey of transformation and self-belief in this compelling blog post. Read about overcoming weight loss barriers, switching careers from social work to finance without prior experience, and the leap into entrepreneurship. This story showcases how unexpected paths can lead to significant personal and professional growth. Whether you're contemplating a career change, struggling with weight loss, or thinking about starting your own business, this motivational tale offers insights into pushing beyond limits and achieving what seems impossible.

How often do you live in anxiety? With feelings or stress and overwhelm running your life, making all of you decisions, rather than positivity and happiness being in the driver’s seat? Negative feelings like this were symptoms of burnout that I decided to overlook because I never had “time” to deal with them, until it was too late!

I want to share a personal story about my relationship with running and how it evolved from a tool of punishment to a source of joy and fulfillment. It's a journey that's deeply intertwined with mindfulness and the transformative power of shifting our perspective on exercise.

Embark on a transformative journey from food obsession to culinary liberation with our latest blog post. Discover unconventional strategies to tune into your body's signals, embrace self-compassion, and find joy in every bite, guiding you towards a mindful and fulfilling relationship with food. This narrative offers an insightful exploration into reshaping your eating habits and attitudes, inviting readers to chart their own path to food freedom.

This blog post navigates the challenging journey of weight regain after significant weight loss, emphasizing the unsustainable nature of strict dieting and the transformative power of mindfulness. It shares a personal story of moving from a place of restriction and anxiety around food to a life of harmony with the body's needs, measured not in pounds lost but in moments of clarity and joy.

Have you ever had a secret that you feel like is so obvious, yet you can’t build up the courage to actually tell it? No one in my life could have ever guessed my secret, that I was struggling so deeply in my food relationship because I appeared normal, because I didn’t look sick.

Has life ever felt like you were on a ship? Like you were sailing into the unknown without any real control of where you may go and what will happen next? Unsure if the life vest is helping to keep you above water or restricting you from swimming to shore?

Can you remember the source of comfort you would cling to as a child? Maybe it was a favorite stuffed animal, a blanket, or a pacifier. Maybe you couldn’t go anywhere without it or maybe you had to let go of it at an early age because it got lost. Maybe you even experienced both. What do you think having a comfort created for you by friends or family who initially offered you that inanimate item has done for you a an adult searching for comfort?

Tell me about a time when you saw acted in a way that surprised you. A time when you behaved or reacted in a way that was positive and instilled hope in your future self. When you can do that, that is how you know the habit you have been working to build is becoming a lifestyle you will no longer have to think twice about.

Hallmark holiday’s made for the consumer to feel as if they aren’t doing enough is truly my favorite thing in the world, not! If you are a big fan of Valentine’s Day, I can’t say I understand why, but I can say this is still worth the read.

When your ego is in charge, only half the story is being told because your perception is blurred by the way the experience can best meet your needs. So, take a moment to step back and look at the bigger picture. Is this really how the cards unfolded or was it how you wanted them to?

We all lose sight of ourselves, while trying to conform to a society that repels individuality. Stripped day after day of what makes us unique, we must take time to uncover the real reasons that push us to change in a way that is not aligned with our values. So, eventually, we can come back home to our truest self.

I think most people take life for granted. Not on purpose, as it is easy to become accustom to the beautiful things gifted to them in their daily life, but because they so often become consumed by fear and negative thoughts.

If you had to describe self-love to me in five words, what are the words you would use? The way we view self-love not only affects our internal relationships, but the way we experience and accept love from others.

If someone asked you what it felt like to be fulfilled, what would you say? Would you describe the relief when you check all of the boxes on your todo list or would you explain one single moment that ignited a light in your soul? Maybe you would pick one versus the other depending on the age at which you were asked. I believe that as we age and enter into adulthood, fulfillment looks a lot less like passion and more like set expectation.

I never felt like I could be successful, lose weight, heal my inner dialogue, find joy, or become someone I was proud of. Until I changed my mindset, that is. Before, I was always scared to rely on myself because my mind was constantly working against me. Now, I take action without risking my happiness. I bet on myself and if I lose, I’m not focused on this idea of failure, I’m embracing the opportunity I now have to learn and grow into a better version of myself.

The intense sense of purpose that comes with a new year, can be a beautiful or anxious thing. Depending on your perception, you can become inspired and successful or stressed out and resentful. I love New Year’s resolutions, not because of the fresh start is signifies, but because of the goal setting trial run you have right at your fingertips. Your goals can be modified the more you learn, on a barriers that appear, and/or the outcome you wish to have. Discover how to mold your New Year’s resolution to you, not the other way around.

The holiday’s can be hard on anyone, and if you struggle with anxiety, it may feel like your drowning in a pool of expectations. “What do I need to do, how do I need to act, where do I need to go, who do I need to be”; may be questions racing through your mind and causing you to panic. Remember, this time of year should not be more stressful than celebratory. If it is, then it is time to change the way you experience it. You deserve to be filled with joy and merriment, just as much as the people you are spending all of your time worrying about.

Becoming aware of yourself and the words you use to describe who you are and how you function will guide your transformation journey. Understanding how your past experiences cultivate your identity will set the expectations for your next steps. So, do you wish to grow from your history and use it to create a life that pushes you towards success or stay complacent from fear and judgement by deciding that you can’t, shouldn’t, or won’t take the leap.

People pleasing is one of the most common struggles I hear about, and not only from my clients. The desire to make everyone feel happy, nurtured, and supported is such a beautiful thing, but can take a toll on you mentally, physically, and emotionally. Learning to say “no” and lay boundaries is something I still work on every day, but I am growing. So, if no one has told you today, you are enough! Your worth is not determined by how much you do or how much you can offer, remember that!