How to Get Out of Self-Pity
There are some emotions that are never useful. Self-pity is one of them. We indulge in self-pity when we’re not happy. And then we start feeling bad about feeling bad…
How to Diminish Unnecessary Suffering In Your Life
So many of us create so much extra suffering in our lives than is necessary. We layer negative emotion on top of negative emotion until we feel stuck and overwhelmed….
The #1 Thing That Will Steal Your Joy
“Comparison is the thief of joy”. Theodore Roosevelt knew even back then how comparison robbed him of the good life. Now, more than ever, the cycle of comparing ourselves to…
Why Can’t They Just Do It?
You get home and the kitchen is a mess, there’s a pile of laundry that needs to be washed, there are batches of clean clothes that won’t just fold themselves…
Why Busy(ness) Sucks the Joy Out of You & What To Do About It
One of the reasons we don’t enjoy our life as much as we want to is because of how busy, stressed and overwhelmed we feel. When I have clients give…
Here Is How to Handle Shitty Feelings
Yesterday, I talked about why our life should be more than just a highlight reel and how we are supposed to experience negative emotion. “But why should I and how…
Why You Should Have More Than a “Highlight Reel”
Many people think that the goal in life is to just be happy. And we want to be happy all the time. So we resist and avoid feelings of discomfort,…
5 Tips for Overcoming Stress & Overwhelm
How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed? If the answer is most days or every day, you’re likely not living the life or experiencing the joy and peace that…
Is Fear Holding You Back?
Fear can be useful. It can literally save your life. Or protect you from physical danger. It can help us make wiser decisions when it comes to our safety. This…
Want to Feel Better?
I remember at one time asking myself, “Which would I rather more…to be in a relationship or to be happy?” The conclusion I came to…”If I was happy, I wouldn’t…