You only have so much room in your life… Whether it’s energetic, physical, or calendar SPACE: there’s only so much of it. To receive new things, ideas, and heart aspirations, you have to be intentional about making space for what really matters.

Some situations spiral out of control because we haven't taken the time to focus on our WHY. 

If you're like me, sometimes you just "DO" things without questioning the WHY behind the task. But if you take the time to BE more intentional, you can take your power back and shape experiences to align with your true desires and core beliefs

I have great reverence for rich vocabulary, which is why I don’t understand my tendency for dropping unsavory declarations into my speech patterns!

I know I can control it because, if I make an effort, I can abstain from using dirty words.

One of the hardest lessons I’ve ever had to learn is that not everybody will like me OR what I have to offer… and that’s okay.

If you’re anything like me, you struggle to shake your perfectionistic tendencies. But the truth is: None of us is perfect (even when we try!)

And which of us wants to hang with someone who pretends to be flawless anyway? Not me.

Why waste your precious energy on such a small-minded emotion when inside your truth lives a magnificent, beautiful, wondering painting… just waiting for your vision, devotion, and love!

Why waste your precious energy on such a small-minded emotion when inside your truth lives a magnificent, beautiful, wondering painting… just waiting for your vision, devotion, and love!

Why waste your precious energy on such a small-minded emotion when inside your truth lives a magnificent, beautiful, wondering painting… just waiting for your vision, devotion, and love!

Why waste your precious energy on such a small-minded emotion when inside your truth lives a magnificent, beautiful, wondering painting… just waiting for your vision, devotion, and love!

Ever been bitten by an energy vampire? Energy vampires are people who prey on your kindness and literally suck your energy dry.  We all know people who boost their own energy by taking energy from others via an argument, criticism, belittlement, or just a very one-sided conversation. You step away from these kinds of interactions feeling depleted, invisible, and energetically drained. While not every draining interaction qualifies the other person as an energy vampire, some people just project more negative energy than others. 

Have you noticed how NOT saying "NO" impacts the quality of time you have with yourself and your family? Have you noticed how saying “YES” when you don’t want to impacts your health and levels of stress? 

 Whether you learn to say "NO" more often or just learn to say "YES" in a way that honors your integrity, it's time to release yourself from the burden of pleasing others.

To embrace new things, ideas, and aspirations of the heart, you must make space to receive them. As we approach December 21’s Winter Solstice, I’ve adopted this mantra: "Release to make room,” because I want to create space for delicious possibilities and the magic of unexpected outcomes.

Life is too short to give your power away to circumstances that are clearly out of your control - like other people’s issues that (most likely) have NOTHING to do with YOU.

Life is too short to give your power away to circumstances that are clearly out of your control - like other people’s issues that (most likely) have NOTHING to do with YOU.

When core value boundaries are threatened, so are the borders of your energetic boundaries… and more importantly, your precious internal energy reserves. This is why saying a reluctant “Yes,” when you really mean “HELL NO!” takes such an emotional toll.

When core value boundaries are threatened, so are the borders of your energetic boundaries… and more importantly, your precious internal energy reserves. This is why saying a reluctant “Yes,” when you really mean “HELL NO!” takes such an emotional toll.

Core values are like lighthouses: They’re the signals that give you direction, meaning and purpose. Beacons of truth that serve as the personal, intimate, and internal barometers of what’s important to you… and what isn’t.

Sister MF is not a part of me… yet her reminders are inspired by my people-pleasing mother who was always concerned about whether I was being nice or kind enough to others. Now that I finally understand the motivations of this particular inner critic, it’s easy to stand my ground and do what’s best for me. Spreading kindness and goodwill out into the world is certainly a good idea, but being kind at my own expense is NOT.

She’s not real, of course! Her irrational voice is only in my head… but if I’m not careful, her negative self-talk gets in the way of my ability to access my wisdom and inner-resourcefulness. Learning to notice the voice of the inner critic is one of the first powerful tools I teach to clients who want to resourcefully take back their power.