Oct 25, 2022 | Contemplations, Overcoming self-doubt and fear
Recently, one of my readers came into my workplace and said, “I read your Mindless Mondays.” We both broke out into laughter at the irony of the mistake. But this is one of the reasons I chose to put a pause on my weekly column: I needed to re-evaluate my reason for... 
Jul 24, 2022 | Expanding self-awareness
I’ve been a lifelong mover, in work and in life. Sitting still isn’t something I often do, and I’m not sure if this is something you can relate to? When I started practicing yoga 20 years ago, I struggled with the ‘savasana’ at the end of class. I’d often get up and... 
Jul 15, 2022 | Contemplations, Expanding self-awareness, Love & Relationships
You know what makes life feel easy? Not having to deal with other people. If you’re an introvert, you understand: it’s easier to avoid conflict when you’re alone. As an introvert myself, I could easily get pulled into being on my own. Not having to negotiate or... 
Jul 4, 2022 | Overcoming self-doubt and fear, The wisdom of anger
Fear is a natural emotion. It’s a survival instinct that provokes a heightened emotional response designed to grab our attention. Any emotion that does that is healthy and normal. The thing with fear is that we often react instinctively instead of exploring the... 
Jun 27, 2022 | Love & Relationships, Overcoming self-doubt and fear, The wisdom of anger
I couldn’t figure out why I felt so numb. I couldn’t connect with any part of myself that felt good, happy or joyful. I was completely disconnected from feeling good, emotionally, spiritually and sexually. I had seen my doctor to figure out what was wrong – she...