“You’ve been criticizing yourself for yourself for years and it hasn’t worked.  Try approving of yourself and see what happens.” – Louise Hay

Self-criticism can show up in so many ways – from judging our appearance or intelligence to beating ourselves up over past mistakes, poor habits, or perceive...

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear, and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams

Frustration can arise in many situations – health struggles, difficult coworkers, financial stress, or everyday annoyances like traffic or misplaced items.  One of the mo...

“If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy

Change. Sometimes we welcome it with excitement—like meeting our soulmate, landing a dream job, or experiencing a breakthrough in health. Other times, change feels unsettling—like breaking a habit, navigat...

"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." – Winston Churchill

Are you someone who sees the glass as half full (optimistic) or half empty (pessimistic)? Maybe you lean toward pessimism in certain areas of life but want to cultivate ...

“Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

What comes to mind when you hear the word “failure”?  It’s often defined as the inability to achieve a desired outcome, goal, or expectation.  Failure can take many forms: missing a project deadline, not ...

"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others." – Cicero

Practicing gratitude can be a powerful remedy for common struggles like complaining, comparing, and feeling dissatisfied.  A consistent gratitude practice can positively transform many areas of life, offering pro...

"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another." – Charles Dickens

We tend to feel most useful when we engage in activities that align with our values, utilize our strengths and contribute positively to those around us.  Whether it’s through parenting, supporting loved ones, a...

"To make mistakes is human; to stumble is commonplace; to be able to laugh at yourself is maturity." – William Arthur Ward

Have you done something embarrassing recently?  If not, I bet you can quickly recall an embarrassing moment or two! We’ve all been there – whether it’s saying the wrong thing i...

“Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.” – John Quincy Adams

When Do You Feel Impatient? 

Impatience can strike at any time - whether it’s with a family member who knows exactly how to push your buttons, a challenging co-worker, or...

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill

We all face moments when obstacles and setbacks seem insurmountable, leaving us feeling discouraged and questioning our abilities.  Whether that’s with a health goal, creative project, relat...