From the conversations that stay in my head, to the ones I have out loud, here’s a glimpse into my own self-discovery process- one that is often filled with a rigid inner-critic saying, “You can’t say (or do) that!” I’ve spent a lot of time following my brain’s rigid rules, only to realize that does not quiet them. It makes them LOUDER. When I listen to that “rule” that says, “Avoid doing that thing because you might make a mistake and that will feel terrible,” I end up feeling more terrible…and I also haven’t done that thing then either! So, here I am, just thinking about thinking, breaking all the rules of my mind, and remembering that my thoughts are mine, but not me.
Transitioning into Fall is a destabilizing time physically and mentally, making it easy to lose sight of our purpose. As deadlines approach and holiday chaos begins, we get trapped in the “not enough mindset.” Yoga and psychology teach an alternative approach, a way of showing up in our lives with…
Just naming myself. So, I’ve been trying to come up with a memorable name and image for a while, something that represents me, personally and professionally. The biggest challenge has been my own self-doubt. Should I wait until I finish _____ before I “name” myself? Should I be further along…
I set an intention to be more present in my life. I distilled it into an achievable goal: Every night, I spend one hour away from my phone. I knew this would be an easy habit to build because 60 minutes is brief and I don’t even deprive myself of…
Same sh*t, different day. Most of our thoughts today are the same as yesterday. Sometimes, I find a thought that’s even older than that- like, WAY old. So old that it’s boring to me now. It’s like when you reread the same paragraph repeatedly, but haven’t been paying attention. Although…
This is my favorite mug. Like most things I value, I get nervous when I use it because my brain immediately tells me, “Here’s something that can go wrong (insert distressing image of mug crashing to the ground and breaking into pieces).” Well, thank you for that reminder, brain (rolling…