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Toxic positivity: 10 harmful phrases that hinder healing

Toxic positivity isn’t something new. If we are honest with ourselves, it’s a familiar uninvited guest.  Just think. How often have you ever heard or said these phrases? You’ll get over it. Just work harder. You’re stronger than this. Stay positive. Oh, these phrases have a subtle way of showing up even in our most intimate relationships. We’ve heard these toxic phrases while walking through hard seasons of heartache, disappointment, and despair. Words often uttered by well-m[...]

Monthly Planning: 7 simple habits to create an end of the month routine

With the focus on what to do at the beginning of a new month, it’s just as important to discuss our end of month habits.  Just think about it. We love the new month, new goals mentality. There is something exciting about starting something new.  Unfortunately, we drag to the end of the month, just waiting for it to be over.  We start counting down the days until we can say hello to the new month. I want to challenge you to rethink how you view the end of the month and prioritize[...]

Let it go: 3 steps to declutter and purge for the New Year

Have you ever stood in your closet and wonder, how did all that stuff get there? Or maybe look in your office and realize you just bought a book you already had? It is time to create steps to declutter your space. It’s so easy for things to pile up. Usually a good time for me to evaluate my living and work space is at the start of a new year. What’s working? What’s not? Do I need to reorganize? Does anything need to be decluttered? From there, I begin the decluttering and purging process.[...]