This post is about boundaries and the burnt-out Mom. This isn’t about the boundaries we need to set with parents, or at work, or with that one friend who only calls when they need something. This isn’t about the barriers we put up to keep people out. This is about how it feels to be … Read more
This post was featured in a Simple Saturdays newsletter and I received so much feedback from it, that I felt it deserved to live on the blog as well. You can join Simple Saturdays here I recently bought something simple that is bringing me a lot of joy…. spoons. I know, it sounds so … Read more
How we talk to ourselves matters. I was asked to share an episode on positive self-talk and want to open up with a review of the common mindset traps (cognitive distortions) we can have. By noticing these cognitive distortions we can better understand how we might be holding ourselves back and the impact our thinking … Read more
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I asked listeners to share the tough scenarios they expect to encounter during the holidays and Christmas. I will start with Part 1, going through the themes of scenarios and sharing an idea on a shift you can try to make this season, from a counsellor’s perspective. The goal is to give you some tools … Read more
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A major hurdle that many of us moms to rest is the underlying belief that we need to ‘earn our rest’. In this episode, Professional Counsellor and mom of three unpacks how this belief impacts our abilities to rest well, our relationships and our coping habits. This episode is in follow-up to Episode … Read more
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Do you ever find yourself trying to rest or relax and get this nagging voice telling you that you are being lazy? As moms, this can be a nightly experience, when we finally get the kids down and would like to unwind. Instead, our R&R gets hijacked by this notion that if we aren’t doing … Read more
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What are needs? At a basic level, they are simple things like food, water, shelter, sleep. They can also be more complicated, like friendship, personal accomplishment, and sense of purpose. Sometimes it can be difficult to meet these needs, or to even know what they are. Join me today while I discuss needs and how … Read more
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Everyone has doubts and fears, but sometimes these doubts can manifest into something stronger and more potent, Imposter Syndrome. Today I go through a list of questions to help you inquire about the Imposter Syndrome within you, and how to act on what you find. Products recommended here may include referral links to Amazon. … Read more
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How do you go from sitting on the couch staring at your phone to DOING the THING you said you WANTED to be doing? I want to teach you how to spot AMBIVALENCE and how to address it, so you can go through the steps of moving from ambivalent to ambitious and feel ready and … Read more
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There is a cliche saying ‘get comfortable with discomfort’ A few years ago I would roll my eyes at this saying that OBVIOUSLY does not apply to me. Now, this saying is like a daily reminder about how I want to LIVE life. About six years ago it hit me that I was living my … Read more