As we approach 2025, there’s a unique energy in the air—equal parts excitement and apprehension. While some people are brimming with optimism, others seem to be waiting for the proverbial "other shoe to drop." I try to remember to lean into possibility, but I also acknowledge the anxiety many are fe...

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How much time do you spend thinking positively about yourself?  How often does your inner dialogue place you in a favorable light?  For most people, self-talk tends to be more negative. We often focus on our perceived shortcomings, replaying past mistakes, imagining how we could have ...

How are your boundaries? By that I mean, have you set and maintained needed boundaries in your life?

“The people who object to your boundaries are the ones who benefit the most from you not having any.” (said some anonymous wise person)

Boundaries are essential for our mental health. They help us ...

Is it possible to actually feel your heart breaking? It sometimes feels that way when a loved one passes away.  The term “heartbreak” may be intended as a metaphor, but today it feels like a physical manifestation of my grief.

I felt this heartbreak 12 years ago when I said goodbye to a treasured f...

Have you fallen into the comparison trap? In today's interconnected world, it’s as easy as one click. With social media highlighting reels of other people's lives it's easy to find ourselves measuring our own success, appearance, and relationships against the pictures we see. Before we know it, we f...

The end of the year is a good time to reflect on the stories we have been holding on to. What are your stories? Is it time to put on a new lens? This recording is from a Wellness Circle talk I gave last year. Can you relate? What new story will you write in 2024?

Happy New Year!

Janet

I like to think of self-discovery as a lifelong process. It's a journey through which we tap into our needs, desires, potential, values, and purposes. Since this journey is lifelong, we can expect our exploration to take different shapes over time. I've also found that the self-discovery journey is ...

We all have them. Broken pieces. And that’s ok. Brokenness is not failure. Brokenness is part of the human condition.  There is not a person on earth who has not experienced emotional hurt, physical pain, or has been broken in some way.  Each person’s brokenness is unique. Some may feel and carry th...

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How was (is) your summer? As someone who lives according to the academic schedule, fall has already begun for me. Lol.

I've missed connecting with you, even as I enjoyed the break from my usual routine. After a restful, busy, exciting, and calm summer (sometimes all at once!) I am...

Our world is getting louder. Chattering. Music. Traffic. War. Podcasts. News. Netflix. Meetings. Classes. Construction.

Have you ever gone into a forest, the desert, a quiet beach, the mountains, or in the countryside and noticed how your mind seems to slow down? How your mind seems to clear a bit ...

Did you know that January is considered one of the most stressful months of the year? Think about it. You've just wrapped up the past year. Maybe it was a great year where you checked everything off your to do list and hit all your personal improvement goals. Or...maybe you ended the year somewhat s...