Our inner critic can be a powerful force, but with self-awareness you can navigate from it's grasps, learn from it's mistakes and build a more positive mindset.   It was Sunday night and I was clearing up in the kitchen. I’ve always enjoyed this time alone because it gives me a chance to ...

Are you struggling with confidence? Rest assured, you're not alone. But how do you build back your confidence and overcome your confidence crisis?   If you’re like a lot of women I meet, you probably wonder what happened to the confidence you once had. And you might be wondering what you ...

Are you tired of feeling insecure and unsure of yourself? Learn the secret to self confidence and start living with purpose and passion.   Have you ever wondered if there is a secret to self confidence? You're not alone. We’ve all had confidence-eroding events in our lives. Not gett...

Criticism can be tough to handle, but it's an essential part of personal and professional growth. Here are 4 rules you can try to deal with criticism gracefully.   Let’s face it, none of us likes being criticized. Regardless of the reasons or the validity of the criticism, it feels li...

Mental toughness is a key trait for success in any area of life. Discover five effective ways to build your mental toughness and achieve your goals.   Life is strange. It seems to have a mind of its own. Things happen over which we have little control, and just when we think we have ever...

None of us likes being criticized. Our ability to maintain perspective and gain from criticism is a skill that does not come naturally to us. Contents Here are 4 rules to remember so you can positively gain from criticism and use it to grow towards your highest potential Now, what exactly...

Many women start losing confidence in themselves as they get older and advance in their careers. Here's why and what you can do about it. I USED TO BE CONFIDENT. WHAT HAPPENED? SO WHAT CHANGED? WOMEN’S CONFIDENCE WHY AM I LOSING CONFIDENCE AS I GET OLDER? HOW TO GAIN BACK CONFIDENCE...

We’ve all had confidence-eroding events in our lives that leave us lacking in self confidence. Let's take back the power and build it back 7 simple steps. SO, WHAT EXACTLY IS SELF CONFIDENCE? HOW DO I STOP LACKING SELF CONFIDENCE? CONFIDENCE VS SELF CONFIDENCE HOW TO BEAT THAT DESTRUCT...

My mother’s reaction was so predictable. Every time I would share my dreams, my vision, or how I wanted to impact the world in some way, she would listen and then say, "Take care of yourself." I remember being triggered at times. One day, I voiced my frustration: "Is this all you care about?" ...

We generally think of February as a month to celebrate relationships. For most of us, this means flowers, gifts, and dinners—the more expensive, the better. But despite the money spent in service to relationships, as a species, we're becoming more lonely and less empathetic. We crave to create spa...

We all have that internal battle between our inner critic and our inner coach. But let’s take a look at letting your inner coach win - once and for all.   Contents: Your Inner Critic vs Inner Coach Does everyone have an inner critic? The True Benefits of Self-Compassion and Inner Coach...

First published on Happify. When my four children were little, we spent a good part of one summer break creating vision boards. A decade or so later, I found the four boards up in the attic, stacked alongside school projects from years ago and old furniture they'd outgrown. As I brushed the dust ...

First published on happify.com Have you ever been around someone who exuded a sense of peace and contentment? They may not have had the biggest house, the greatest job, or the best-behaved kids in the world, but they seemed to have something far more precious: true happiness. In fact, just being ar...

First published on forbes.com I’ve been thinking of transitions lately, and what they mean for our lives. Perhaps it’s because of the unprecedented collective transition we’re living through. Perhaps it’s because transitions are integral to women’s lives—every so many years we find ou...

Forgiveness is one of those topics that brings up two very strong and opposing instincts—the desire to rise to our highest self vs the need to protect ourselves from harm. How to manage both together is where we can all do with a little help. Let’s begin with an understanding of what forgiven...