Posts Tagged ‘Self-Compassion’
Why Intentions Often Work Better Than Resolutions
What if the new year wasn’t about becoming someone else, but reconnecting with yourself? Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Growing up, my mother always said she found New Year’s Eve depressing. As a child, I never understood why. She made New Year’s Eve feel magical, though. We’d eat nachos with melted queso, drink Sprite from…
Read MoreWhy Rest Feels So Hard for So Many People
Rest is difficult when your worth has become tied to productivity, performance, and proving yourself. Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Many people are not simply tired. They are exhausted in a deeper way. Emotionally.Mentally.Physically.Spiritually. And yet, even when they desperately need rest, slowing down can feel strangely uncomfortable … or even guilt-inducing. I think part…
Read MoreMindfulness for People Who Think They’re Bad at Meditation
Mindfulness is not about stopping your thoughts. It’s about changing your relationship with them. Estimated reading time: 9 minutes A lot of people think they’re bad at mindfulness. Usually, what they really mean is: “My mind won’t stop thinking.” I used to think that, too. When I began exploring meditation and mindfulness in my late…
Read MoreHow to Listen to Your Body Instead of Fighting It
Your body is not the obstacle. It may be the most honest guide you have. Estimated reading time: 8 minutes I’ve spent much of my life living in my head. Thinking.Analyzing.Planning.Overthinking.Trying to solve life intellectually. For a long time, I treated my body as something separate from me—something unreliable that needed to be ignored, controlled,…
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