Feeling lonely is human Loneliness is central to being human. In many ways, there is no escaping it. Just like having a negativity bias is very human, we also tend to feel alone in our own skin periodically, whether we are actually alone or not. When loneliness...
As we head into 2023, I wanted to share a personal story and offer support around ways to consider bringing limits and boundaries into this new year as a means to knowing yourself better and feeling more connected to others. This blog post has been brewing in me for...
As universal as Loneliness is, (a 2018-2020 survey revealed 60% of Americans struggle with loneliness; that figure climbs to 75% among younger people and this was PRE pandemic data) it is surprising to me how little we actually talk about it as a culture. Over the...
self reflection It is not uncommon for me to hear from clients during or sessions, “I never noticed that about myself”, or “I did not even realize I do that”, or “I was just going through the motions, I am not even sure what I was thinking or feeling”. As our work...
Our daily lives consist of trying to live up to unrealistic expectations, from the media, social media, ourselves and even our loved ones. We’re just trying to fit in, be liked, to feel less lonely and be accepted by other human beings. No one would possibly like us...
In my last blog post I talked about the power of feeling and noticing what feels good in your life. However, it is equally powerful to feel the hard feels. In today’s post I will talk about the way we typically deal with feelings and propose an alternative way of...
It can feel hard to feel alone, especially in a busy and loud world filled with constant expressions of perceived “perfect” partnered lives. When it feels like everyone has someone and you are the only person who is alone, or who feels alone, this can be overwhelming,...
Mindfulness gets a lot of play these days, but what does it really mean? Often people associate it with meditation, which it can be, but I think the utility of mindfulness to manage stress, overwhelm and anxiety, and to connect more to your own inner wisdom in...
