Well my friends, it is solidly December. There's no mistaking it. Christmas is coming. 'Tis the season for joy, or so the carols say. But what do we do with ourselves when joy isn't exactly our natural default emotion? Is joy an attainable quality for people who fall on the broodier side of the spectrum? … Continue reading Surrender, the Heartbeat of Joy
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Letting Go of Shame: How to Separate Facts From Implications
It isn't always our mistakes that trip us up, it is what we take those mistakes to mean.
The Perfectionist’s Guide to Thanksgiving
Four troubleshooting tips on how to enjoy a holiday as a current or recovering perfectionist
4 Steps to Follow When Life Has You Hiding Under the Bed
Hello, lovely readers. It's been a bumpy week over here. This would be the perfect time to hole up under my bed and never blog another word, especially about anxiety and depression. Amid the swirl of my own emotions, however, I've come to settle into a comforting thought. I'm not writing this blog for people … Continue reading 4 Steps to Follow When Life Has You Hiding Under the Bed
Learning to See the Bounty
When all we see is what we lack, we are not viewing the whole picture.