Why I Started Journaling (And Why You Might Want To) Last year, I had what my therapist politely called “an emotional regulation challenge.” Translation: I was snapping at my kids, fighting with my partner, and crying in the work bathroom. I couldn’t figure out what I was feeling until I was already neck-deep in the […]
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What Is Empathy and Why Does It Matter? God, I was a wreck last year. Trying to be everyone’s shoulder to cry on left me completely drained. My friend Jake’s divorce hit him hard, and I spent countless nights on the phone with him. 3 AM calls became my new normal. My wife noticed it
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The Real Deal About Emotions at Work Lemme be honest – workplace conflicts are exhausting. They completely drain your energy, kill productivity, and make Mondays even worse than they already are. I’ve watched this play out more times than I can count over my 15+ years as a consultant. The real difference between toxic workplaces
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Ever have those days when emotions just completely knock you sideways? When anxiety squeezes your chest so tight you can barely breathe, when anger burns so hot you might say something you’ll totally regret, or when sadness feels so heavy you can barely get out of bed? Yeah… me too. I’ve been there – both
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Introduction OK so we’ve all been there. You’re talking with your partner about something totally normal – maybe what to have for dinner or weekend plans – and then WHAM! Something they say hits you like a ton of bricks. Your heart’s pounding, you feel that rush of emotion, and before you know it, you’re
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The Difference Between Self-Compassion and Self-Indulgence OK so last Tuesday I totally crashed and burned during this big work presentation. Like, awkward silences, forgetting my main points, the whole embarrassing package. And what did I do after? Went straight to the mall, blew $200 I didn’t have, ordered enough takeout for three people, and called
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Practical Self-Compassion Exercises for Daily Life God, the things we say to ourselves sometimes. That voice in your head that keeps a detailed inventory of every mistake, flaw, and “weird thing” you’ve ever said at a party? Yeah, mine too. After burning out spectacularly in my therapy practice (ironic, I know) and finally taking my
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The Neuroscience of Negative Self-Talk: What’s Really Happening in Your Brain God, the things we say to ourselves sometimes. That voice that tells you you’re not good enough or smart enough? The one that replays your embarrassing moments on loop at 3 AM? I’ve been fascinated by what’s actually happening in our brains during these
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Self-Compassion Practices for High Achievers and Perfectionists Look, I didn’t plan to have a breakdown in my car at 2 AM. But there I was, ugly-crying in an empty parking garage over a freaking typo in my presentation. A TYPO. After three promotions in four years and successfully leading my company’s biggest product launch ever.
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Silencing Your Inner Critic During Challenging Times God, that voice can be brutal, can’t it? You know exactly which one I mean – that nagging critic in your head that shows up right when you’re already struggling. Effective inner critic quieting has become my obsession since that voice nearly destroyed me. The one that whispers
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