I spent a few days at the beach near Avon/Kinnakeet Shores, North Carolina. In the mornings, I combed the shoreline for seashells. Sitting quietly early one morning, I found myself surrounded by Atlantic ghost crabs, each cleaning out their daytime dens of sand. Once they…
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“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished” ~ Benjamin Franklin Change can be challenging and stressful, but it is necessary for continued growth. Everything changes – single cells, the weather, grass, and trees. Our thoughts and feelings change, our bodies change, behaviors change. These shifts can…
How do you say no?
“If you don’t prioritize your life, somebody else will.” ~ Greg McKeown The gentle art of boundary setting can protect you from other people’s agendas and allow harmony and productivity back into your life. Saying ‘no’ to nonessential requests is one of the simplest tools to…
What’s truly important to you?
“It is not until you have a burning yes inside of you about what is truly important that you can pleasantly, smilingly, cheerfully, say no to all of that which is urgent, but not truly important. . . The more we are free from nonnecessities,…
Is your inner critic a bully?
Do you struggle with perfectionism, procrastination, and negative self-judgment? Do you quietly (or loudly) question your worth, value, or competency in the dark of night? These thoughts and behaviors are likely energized by an inner critic that has gained power in your life, often since…
Self-care, defined
“Self-love is taking deep, holistic care of your mind, emotions, body, and spirit. Self-acceptance is the attitude that allows that kind of care.” ~ Christie Inge