How to Cultivate a Sense of Belonging
Fitting in is one thing, but belonging is something else altogether. And authentic belonging relies on our own self-connection and acceptance, first.
The Power of Self-Connection: Transforming Relationships from the Inside Out
Healthy relationships with ourselves and with others are dependent upon self-connection.
Self-connection is the key to understanding. With it, we can understand our thoughts and feelings, motivations and desires. Deep self-connection also leads to a greater understanding of others.
The Crucial First Step before Dialogue: NVC for Self-Connection
Although we’re often tempted to use Nonviolent Communication as a tool for connecting with others, using NVC as a tool for self-connection, first, actually increases its power.
Navigating Complex Family Dynamics
Navigating complex family dynamics can be a real challenge. Over time, people change. Children grow up. Spouses grow (or don’t). People get married (and divorced). Family dynamics shift and alter. It can be a shock to wake one day and find the old family dynamics we were used to have been replaced with an unfamiliar […]
How To Increase Your Self-Love: 7 Ways to Get Grounded in Your Goodness
Self-love is such a fundamental aspect of our well-being, but what does it actually entail? If you’re anything like me, you might find yourself prioritizing others’ needs, juggling multiple responsibilities, and tuning into everyone else’s feelings and preferences. It can be easily to fall into old patterns and inadvertently neglect the most important relationship of all – the one we have with ourselves.
Making Peace with Pain
I had a realization this week that although a relationship can be painful, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s unsafe. Unpleasant feelings get our attention on our needs and on tending more consciously to our well-being. However, they are not inherently “harmful.” When I feel hurt, or feel pain, I am not always necessarily being “harmed.”
Should I Bring it Up or Let it Go?
So often in my life, I’ve wanted to have a conversation but don’t bring it up because I thought I was making a big deal out of nothing and didn’t want to be accused of making a “mountain out of a molehill.” However, I’ve learned the best time to have a conversation is when you think it’s just a “petty” problem.
How to Dissolve Self-Judgment
Turning self-judgment into self-compassion offers a transformative pathway towards greater self-acceptance, resilience, and overall well-being.
The Power of Inner Work
When we do our inner work, changes ripple out into our lives in invisible ways.
A Surprising Source of Courage
Courage is a necessary component in many relational conversations. And, if we’re looking for a good, solid dose of courage, we can often find one in by pursuing the vision of what we’re willing to go to bat for.