Overachieving habits, no matter how productive they seem, are really just tactics for managing emotional trauma. They might make us effective artists, heroic parents, or strong leaders, but the tough business of loving and advocating for ourselves is the real work that needs to be done.

On the other side of trauma is the opportunity to tinker with our mindset. Despair can linger for months if we let it, but eventually we learn to find little beams of light through the rubble, despite what’s taken place...

Uncertainty is a prerequisite for new possibilities. It's in that nebulous place of "not knowing" where all the magic happens. Like a fabulous page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the universe lets the mystery unfold like a...

If you've ever found yourself barely breathing, exhausted from the flood that won't end, I feel you. The struggle is real, and the apprehension can be paralyzing. But while it may seem like fear is what's holding you under water, it's more likely self-doubt...

My closest pals and I believe a little introspection is a good thing. It’s through any kind of self-reflection that we eventually make peace with change. Of course, some change is more dramatic than others, and I am no stranger to the fear...

Sometimes we forget how important it is to slow down. My mother (and my mother-in-law) pleaded with me for years about this issue. But I never realized what a toll the fast pace was taking on my mental health until it all came crashing down...

Sitting still with myself requires extraordinary effort. It takes the determination of a warrior to defend the calm within my storm, but the urge to run is always there. My habit is to keep on the move, because if I stay in a quiet space long enough...

Courage is taking care of our own needs, unapologetically. This statement was a great reminder today from one of my life teachers @marisa.tingle during her incredibly challenging class at @innerblissyoga...