Imprisoned by Perfectionism

Imprisoned by Perfectionism

Today I’m going to tell you about Becky*. Becky is a perfectionist. Here’s the story Becky wants you to believe: Becky has her shit together. She’s hardworking and productive and quite clearly on the path to success. Becky is a smart problem solver. She’s rational and...
What If?

What If?

What if you stopped coloring your hair and let it grow grey? What if you stopped wishing you were taller, slimmer, prettier, smarter, more accomplished, more talented, more…perfect? What if you stopped desperately trying to change your body, stopped obsessing over all...
The Dark Side of Mother’s Day

The Dark Side of Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day isn’t all sunshine and flowers and all-you-can-eat breakfast buffets. There is a dark side to the day that often goes unrecognized. Mother’s (and Father’s) Day is painful for many people for so many reasons. Sometimes this is due loss of a parent or a...
Dealing with a Jam-Packed Schedule

Dealing with a Jam-Packed Schedule

You’ve got a maxed out, overly full, bursting at the seams, puking up appointments kind of schedule. You may start with work or routine responsibilities, then add some family or social obligations, perhaps you want to expand your education or enhance your personal or...
Forget Resolutions, Evoke Transformation

Forget Resolutions, Evoke Transformation

As we stand on the threshold of another year, many people are contemplating and setting their resolutions. We all know that many of those resolutions will be abandoned or forgotten in a few weeks or months. Resolutions tend to set people up for failure, effectively...