July 2025

Setting boundaries isn’t about shutting people out, it’s about saying yes to yourself. It’s about developing a healthy sense of self, free from enmeshment in your family systems, family of origin, or work settings free of dysfunction. For working parents, entrepreneurs, those focused on self-development, or anyone seeking better time management and stress reduction, boundaries are essential tools. They help you balance a life full of competing priorities. They aren’t walls; they’re bridges to a healthier, happier you. Boundaries protect your time, energy, and emotions, enabling you to focus on what matters most. They help you get clear about your wants, needs,...

Have you ever just felt stuck? Overwhelmed? Unable to tease out the thoughts, emotions, and energies roiling through your body? Making sense of difficult, uncomfortable, or intense emotions, thoughts, and needs, especially in tense, conflict-ridden, or traumatic situations, can be onerous at best and inundating at worst. Personally, my relationship with words has waxed and waned over my lifetime, sometimes it pours out of me and simply cannot be dammed up. Other times, there is an empty, blank space without a thought in sight that feels worthy to be written. Then there are moments when I find myself spontaneously inspired, digging...

Curiosity is a powerful trait that inspires us to explore, learn, and grow. But did you know it can also help you manage anxiety and boost mental health? Embracing a curious mindset can shift your focus from fear and uncertainty to exploration and opportunity. Why Curiosity Is a Powerful Tool for Growth More than just a passing interest, curiosity is a mindset that supports lifelong learning and adaptability. When you remain curious, you adopt a growth mindset, the belief that you can improve through effort and learning. As Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, puts it: “Curiosity is the engine of intellectual achievement.” When you...