We should all strive to be more kind to others because sometimes someone being kind to us really does make all the difference. And sometimes we don’t even realize how much we needed those kind words until we hear them. A few years ago, I literally had a complete meltdown in my car. And it was all because a stranger had been kind to me. I know – it sounds crazy, right? But I realize

We all want that one person who we know will be loyal to us until the end. Some of the greatest stories in pop culture highlight this bond, like Batman and Robin. Wall-E and Eva. Frodo and Sam. Doc and Marty. Sherlock and Watson. Kirk and Spock. Snoopy and Woodstock. Loyal friends, either riding shotgun or getting the other out of a sticky situation. All of the loyal characters above embodied not only loyalty, but

We all have creative narratives as to why our lives are the way they are. We rationalize our behaviors and thoughts so that they fit our story – or what we believe about ourselves or our situation. The problem is that by creating all these little narratives, we end up creating limiting beliefs about ourselves and stay stuck there. Let’s look at it like this. How does your bullshit story work for you? What do

Sometimes we get so focused on a specific outcome that we try to force things to fit when they don’t. We get tunnel vision and lose sight of other opportunities that are there for us because we are so singularly focused. When a door doesn’t open, it wasn’t meant for you. It’s not your door. And as much as you want it to be, there is one that is uniquely suited for you down the

We often search for validation externally, because we can see it. When we tell someone something and they validate our experience, we feel it and see evidence that we are supported. And we need that kind of kinship and connection to others. But sometimes we rely too heavily on external validation and search for it where we can only give it to ourselves. If you’ve been reading my posts for a while, you know that

It is okay to let go of people, places and things you have outgrown. It isn’t anything personal against them. We are all on our own journeys and our paths will meander to different places at different times. Sometimes those who are in our life are only meant to be there for a certain period of time. Think of growth in a potted plant. When plants outgrow their container, they become root bound. Their roots

Boundaries are the limits that you set with yourself and the people in your life as to how they can treat you and behave around you. They come from your own personal values, beliefs, perspectives, opinions and life experiences. It requires understanding how to separate your own needs from the needs of others and prioritizing them. Many of us avoid setting boundaries with others because we worry that if we do, we will be abandoned.

It is the small things you do consistently that make the biggest change in your life. Many of us start working on a goal with major intensity and excitement. But more often than not, that kind of intensity is unsustainable. We often overlook making the small changes because we are motivated and want to make drastic changes. We prize those dramatic changes more than the small ones because we see them as more valuable. But