We can all agree that anxiety is not a pleasant experience. Your anxiety might present as a constant internal dialogue of catastrophic thinking, imagining worst-case scenarios, or thinking through all the possible ways something could go wrong.

Or you might predominantly experience uncomfortable body sensations like nausea, muscle tension, or an elevated heart rate when you’re feeling anxious.

Estimated reading time: 4 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.

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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

It doesn’t matter what culture you come from—being a teenager isn’t easy. However, this developmental stage and the accompanying struggles can be especially true for younger girls growing up in a generation very different from previous ones.

Today, teenagers are constantly exposed to a never-ending barrage of media content that can quickly absorb much of their thinking. This exposure often leads to younger girls feeling like they need to live up to unrealistic expectations of beauty standards or societal norms that don’t align with their values.

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As a parent coach, I see all kinds of parenting styles. I’ve seen firsthand how challenging it can be when parents disagree on how their children should be raised and disciplined. These differences can be a source of continual arguments in nuclear and blended families alike.

Are you ready for a new perspective and strategy to co-parent harmoniously?

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Eggshell parenting. The very name causes hesitation.

Growing up in a home with fragile or unpredictable parents creates enormous insecurity. As a young adult raised in this kind of household, you doubt yourself—your actions, your abilities, and even your self-worth—sometimes, it might feel like you question your every move.

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In today’s fast-paced business world, leaders who can quickly adapt to change and bounce back from setbacks are more valuable than ever. But what allows good leaders to be flexible and welcome change without showing signs of resistance?

The answer lies in developing emotional intelligence and building resiliency muscles.

Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes

Becoming a parent is a life-changing and joyous experience, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges. With the arrival of a new baby, sleepless nights, diaper changes, and endless feeding schedules are demanding, so it’s easy for couples to find themselves drifting apart.

Studies show that mothers experience a sudden decline in relationship satisfaction after the birth of their first child, whereas dads experience a more gradual decline between months 6 to 14.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

Procrastination is a common struggle that affects scores of people. It hinders productivity, effectiveness, and even personal growth. It kept me stuck for years; I only beat procrastination at its own game after discovering why I procrastinated.

Understanding the different types of procrastination helps to develop strategies to overcome it. Here are real-life examples and practical solutions to empower you to eliminate procrastination more effectively.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes