If you've spent years bottling up emotions, you may not know how to change. Opening to our feelings can feel overwhelming, even scary, if we have been pushing them down for a long time. We don't know what will happen if we remove the cork.

We might be afraid that if they are unleashed, they'll singe everything in their path, so it's safer to stuff them. Regardless of WHY you've bottled 'em up, know that you can learn to regulate your emotions for a happier and more balanced life.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Why set positive intentions?

When I first discovered the power of setting positive intentions years ago, it felt like I had unlocked a secret door to personal mastery. I was struggling; my childhood trauma created a dark cloud that followed me everywhere. It felt like I had my own personal Yogi Bear dousing my inner fire into depression.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Kindness is simple yet impactful. It doesn't require much effort but can have a profound impact on our lives. However, many of us have been raised to believe that being kind means saying "yes" to others, even at the expense of our own needs. The common saying, "It is more blessed to give than receive," reinforces this idea.

But what is true kindness? Generally, we don't distinguish between genuine kindness and people-pleasing. Yet, there is a significant difference.

Estimated reading: 5 minutes

Many years ago, I couldn’t sleep at night because of a runaway mind. Whether I was revolving thoughts, anxious about forgotten tasks left undone at work or just excited about creating something new—my mind was the Energizer Bunny on steroids!

Do you want to know what solved it for me?

Estimated reading: 7 minutes

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to feel and access your emotions, you just feel numb? Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Are past hurts or unresolved issues holding you back from living your best life?

I was once there. Anxiety and emotional blocks held my well-being hostage for years!

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

In Montana, we’re enjoying an unprecedented autumn with warm temperatures as high as eighty degrees. Our vegetable garden and planted pots are still going strong! Yet, we love the cool evenings as winter approaches.

Staying in tune with nature has always been important to me. And one of the ways I do this is by following Ayurvedic Principles.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Most people don't really believe it's possible to find true inner peace, do they?

With anxiety and depression at all-time highs, disbelief is more likely. A common mistake that makes the goal even less likely is viewing inner peace as an arrival point. Why?—because to achieve peace, we must be fully present with self-acceptance and mindfulness.

But we're productivity junkies, aren't we? Everyone loves to check things off their endless to-do lists to get that dopamine boost. Inner peace just doesn't fit into the get-it-done-and-move-on-to-the-next-thing mode.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Are you triggered by seemingly little things? Do you think you're too emotional? Or are you unhappy or overwhelmed with life's demands, rarely having time for yourself? How's your self-care... nonexistent? Maybe you're tired of being overweight, and self-loathing clouds your joy and positive self-esteem. If you answered yes to even one of these questions, your internal boundaries may need flexing.

A powerful yet often overlooked EQ skill is setting internal boundaries for ourselves.

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

Cognitive priming may seem off-putting, or sound like therapist jargon, but it’s actually a simple and effective strategy to use for personal growth and transformation. One I’ve used myself to better my life repeatedly over the years. Our brains naturally gravitate to it, so you’ve probably been using it for years without realizing it.

However, by utilizing priming intentionally and practicing frequently, you can activate shifts quickly at will.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes... much longer to master 😎

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, struggling to understand and manage them? Or have you felt you’ve lost touch with who you are?

Journaling is a simple practice that can help you get in touch with yourself while significantly improving your emotional awareness and well-being. It’s a powerful tool that can lead to personal growth, improved emotional regulation, and a deeper understanding of yourself.

Estimated reading: 6 minutes