Dr. Yvette's Blog
Inspiration and Encouragement for Your Personal Growth Journey
Stories and learnings from my own personal journey into deeper compassion, healthier relationships and nonviolent living. Please feel free to leave comments and questions on any posts; I love being in conversation with you.
Category: Inner Work & Discernment
acceptance
The Good I Am Waiting For is Already Moving Through Me
The good we are waiting for moves through us.
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acceptance
#91 How to Talk to Yourself After a Mistake (Without Spiraling)
What you say to yourself after a mistake matters more than the mistake itself.
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awareness
#90 Navigating Overwhelm in Challenging Times
Overwhelm eases when we recognize we don't have to play every role. You don’t have to be everything or fix everything. Your power lies in ...
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healing
#85 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): How to Self-Soothe and Break Free from Emotional Distress
Have you ever felt completely crushed by even the smallest hint of rejection? Maybe a friend doesn’t text back, a coworker gives neutral feedback, or ...
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acceptance
#83 Making Peace With Being Misunderstood: When You’re the “Villain” in Their Story
Struggling with being misunderstood? Sometimes, no matter how much we explain, others see us as the "villain" in their story. In this blog post, we ...
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acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
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Inner Work & Discernment
#77 The Hidden Power of Small Moments of Care
Sometimes, it’s the small moments of care that have the biggest impact. I was reminded of this during a recent episode of Conversations from the ...
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Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
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acceptance
Encouraging Authenticity: Two Keys and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
There are two keys to encouraging authenticity: a willingness to be seen and known by myself and a willingness to let others see and know ...
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connection
Stay Engaged for Longer: Scripts and Strategies
When things don't feel comfortable, it's a common strategy to run. But if you're looking for ways to stay engageded instead of escaping, the first ...
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acceptance
The Good I Am Waiting For is Already Moving Through Me
The good we are waiting for moves through us.
Read more
acceptance
#91 How to Talk to Yourself After a Mistake (Without Spiraling)
What you say to yourself after a mistake matters more than the mistake itself.
Read more
awareness
#90 Navigating Overwhelm in Challenging Times
Overwhelm eases when we recognize we don't have to play every role. You don’t have to be everything or fix everything. Your power lies in ...
Read more
healing
#85 Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD): How to Self-Soothe and Break Free from Emotional Distress
Have you ever felt completely crushed by even the smallest hint of rejection? Maybe a friend doesn’t text back, a coworker gives neutral feedback, or ...
Read more
acceptance
#83 Making Peace With Being Misunderstood: When You’re the “Villain” in Their Story
Struggling with being misunderstood? Sometimes, no matter how much we explain, others see us as the "villain" in their story. In this blog post, we ...
Read more
acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
Read more
Inner Work & Discernment
#77 The Hidden Power of Small Moments of Care
Sometimes, it’s the small moments of care that have the biggest impact. I was reminded of this during a recent episode of Conversations from the ...
Read more
Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
Read more
acceptance
Encouraging Authenticity: Two Keys and Common Pitfalls to Avoid
There are two keys to encouraging authenticity: a willingness to be seen and known by myself and a willingness to let others see and know ...
Read more
connection
Stay Engaged for Longer: Scripts and Strategies
When things don't feel comfortable, it's a common strategy to run. But if you're looking for ways to stay engageded instead of escaping, the first ...
Read more