Here’s how you can start prioritizing happy. Personal happiness is not our default human state. It takes work, commitment, and self-discipline. Otherwise, we can easily give ourselves away to others, much more than we give ourselves to ourselves. Personal discipline allows us to value ourselves—and our own voice—enough to discover our priorities, then protect them […]
Where Have You Put Yourself on the Self-Worth Scale?
Do You Know Your Self-assigned Self-worth? Most of us would say we do. We believe we know our self-worth and we often demand to be treated, paid, or acknowledged in accordance. The problem with tallying up our worth this way is that it’s mostly associated with conflicts, with the value people have assigned to us. […]
Enforcing Your Boundaries—Even When You Have No Choice
You’re Placed in an Impossible Situation Imagine for a moment you’re in a conference room full of people—maybe you’re the only woman, an entry-level employee, new to the workplace, or in some way feeling slightly or perhaps overtly othered. A colleague or manager addresses your performance in front of the entire conference room. Maybe you’ve […]
5 Hurtful Truths About Establishing and Enforcing Healthy Boundaries
Establishing boundaries is for you, it’s for your personal health, wellness, and happiness. Enforcing boundaries you’ve established can impact the people around you differently. It’s important to remember why you chose to establish your boundaries and how they help you reach your ultimate goal, of living an authentically happy life. Realizing these truths will help […]
Why Nobody Respects Your Boundaries
Establishing personal boundaries is essential to achieving personal happiness and success. If we allow other people to dictate what, when, or how we do something, or which of our values or priorities are important, or what kind of behavior we tolerate, we start to lose our sense of self. This can lead to depression, resentment, […]
What Does it Mean to Consent to Care?
When you express your feelings, do you offer people the option to consent to care? To consent means to give our permission. We like to be able to give our permission. Many people are offended or turned off when permission is not asked instead is framed as an obligation or responsibility. When we express our […]
How Moms Workout at Home
Doing a workout at home is my favorite, because I’m lazy. I mean that in the least annoying way, but routines are hard for me! People who get up and go to a gym 5 days a week or always fit in an early-morning run are amazing, I wish I had the motivation to do […]
Is Your Family Routine Even Working?
When you think of your family routine, how would you categorize it? Hectic? Exciting? Organized? We often believe that our lives just become the way they are and we live in response to the activities that happen to us, we live reactively. Happiness is a result of intentional, proactive living. Establishing routines or habits help […]
How to Clear Out Space for More Good in Your Life
Spring is here!! The change from winter to spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I live in New England where every season is signified by weather changes. Springtime means buds on the trees, greener grass, warmer mornings, and the start of Spring cleaning. It’s a great time for a fresh start […]
How to Connect with Your Partner Again
Technology has us all moving at a million miles a minute. It feels impossible to catch a break for yourself, nevermind for your partner. We don’t always feel welcomed to slow down, take a breath, and reassess what’s important to us. Without being able to slow down, we lose sight of the parts of our […]