WELLNESS
People Pleaser Recovery 101 (Part 2)
Walking away from long held beliefs, may not happen overnight, but they can happen over time. And to do so, we have to teach ourselves new things to believe.
Cowboy Carter: A Lesson in Bravery & Perseverance
There is something to be said about the perseverance, bravery and a deviation from the easily trodden path with Beyonce. Her decision to enter a space that for many many years has not been so welcoming to people who look like her isn't just about making an album; it’s about making a statement.
Are You a People Pleaser Without Realizing It? How to Recognize It and Reclaim Yourself
In truth, people pleasing is not endemic to the meek girlies who are too scared to insist upon their needs, it’s a pandemic also afflicting the outspoken girlies who think being their full selves may be too much.
Who is on your “YOU” team?
We all need a compass crew. These are the people that challenge your assumptions, ask probing questions, and force you to confront your own blind spots.
You’re Not Stuck—You’re Just Tired: The Power of Knowing When to Rest
There will be highs, and lows, and going through them will not always be easy. So we have to be prepared to make space for ourselves in those moments. We have to know when it is time to guide ourselves towards a chair and say, “Babe, you need to have a seat…like right now. You are doing too much.”
Managing Expectations: Why People Aren't Always What We Think (and How to Be Okay With That)
Normalizing the possibility of encountering negativity doesn't advocate for an existence steeped in suspicion. Instead, it encourages a nuanced understanding of human nature.