Mon, Jul 17, 2023
When life unexpectedly slams you with one real challenge after another, sometimes you slide down a rabbit hole so far before you can come back up. When you do come back up and get footing, you may just decide to start your life over. What does that mean exactly? Well, if this is you.....you are not alone. Join me on my journey as I have decided to start life over at a point in time I never would have expected to have to. Let's dig in to obstacles we experience, look at any possible wisdom we've gained from a truthful place and at the same time, have fun planning a future that we desire.
Sat, Jul 22, 2023
What is your catalyst if you want to start your life over? Grief was mine. After a little over a year and a half I am starting to get footing. Walk with me on my journey. It will be truthful, fun and hopefully inspiring. An unexpected death of a spouse and overwhelming grief turned my life upside down and to a very dark place. Two years later I am in a better place, but it is so important to understand and respect what your catalyst was.
Sun, Aug 6, 2023
It is about finding humor in the depths of your misery. During the midst of trying to seek professional help and apply what I was learning, vulnerability was very present. At an unexpected moment, with a knot in my throat and an unintended insult, the tears sprung no matter how hard I resisted. And all I could think about was something funny.
Sun, Aug 13, 2023
Looking for inspiration? Something to hold on to? There is always a little something hiding that may just be the thing you need. We hear from people we trust in life and certain pieces of advice stick and sometimes it is even something we read or discover in the least expected place. For me, this message has risen up over an over for years and to this day I have to remind myself of its true significance. No matter where you are on your journey, there is a profoundly deep part of your inner self that knows what is good for you and that is part of your instincts. Listen to that.
Mon, Sep 4, 2023
2 Things on the Agenda What are we afraid of? The judgment of others can be scary. What are you battling that can make you feel shameful? Second - what can you do to find fun when starting your life over? It can be so random and exciting. I share my latest next step with enthusiasm, hoping that you too can find something for yourself that balances out the struggles.
Mon, Sep 18, 2023
I hit a very low moment. After talking to a friend, we decided to go out. We went to an early dinner and then to a dance place and I was so busy that I got distracted and stopped thinking about my disappointment earlier that was real but not worth thinking about over and over. The realization that opening yourself up to being vulnerable can hurt so much; but, at the same time it is the only way to be available to the rewards of joy that would not be possible had you not opened yourself up to being vulnerable in the first place.
Wed, Oct 4, 2023
Do you know your boundaries? How do you know what your boundaries are? What are the things that help you determine your boundaries? Figure out your boundaries by noticing obvious red flags. Setting boundaries is one of the healthiest things I am constantly learning how to assertively and tactfully put in place so that I can walk forward in life on my terms.
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
Social Anxiety can show up on any given day. Other days it may not be an issues. But last week I had a lot of things I was dealing with in my life, one of which was landing in the ER due to my chronic back issues and the other was another scary health thing for a friend and for a family member. So I was thinking, I am not in a good place. I can't be around people. I'll be no fun. But my special friends really encouraged me to go to my 40th reunion. This video is the next day....wrapped up in comfy clothes and willing to talk about social fears, where they started and where they landed in this experience.
Sat, Nov 18, 2023
What do you do when you feel restless due to an unfulfilled need or want? No matter if you have the need for attention, money or anything that feels unattainable, what do you do? The restlessness that comes with that feeling can often encourage emotions that have you thinking about something that you know is not the answer. So here are a few ideas of things that work for me as I move forward after grief and challenges, that I find helpful.
Thu, Dec 7, 2023
How to Beat the Holiday Blues. Taking a look at the different reasons why we get the blues. Holiday blues are valid and real and loneliness exists for many during what can be a stressful time. A few ideas on how to beat the blues are presented along with a reminder that this is not a path that one person is walking alone.