“One thing that every relationship will experience, even the healthiest ones, is conflict. I know when some people hear the word conflict their defences already go up and their minds go to somewhere primarily negative. If you’re one of those persons I want to encourage for a moment to put those defences down and just hear me out for a bit. :)”
“Being your most authentic self speaks to the choice you make to show up as true self, unapologetically and fully, even if it doesn't meet the expectations other people have of you. While I believe being authentic within our relationships is one of the most important attributes of a healthy relationship, I also understand and can empathize with how scary and challenging this can be and feel sometimes.”
“Our family of origin impacts so many aspects of our lives. Family of origin refers to the body of persons you primarily grew up with. For some this may be biological parents & siblings, adopted parents & siblings, or grandparents & cousins/siblings, depending on your situation. From our personal development, to the way we function within our relationships, the ways in which we communicate, and our own emotional awareness and expression - we learn so much for our primary system.”
“EQ or Emotional Intelligence can be defined as the ability to be aware of, identify, understand, control and express your emotions. It also encompasses the ability to be aware of and understand the emotions of others, along with the ability to navigate your relationships with good judgement and empathy. EQ is one of the most important skills each of us can find rich benefit in developing and intentionally leaning into.”
“This whole concept of self-compassion has been one that I have intentionally been speaking about and sharing about, especially this year. While I have steadily encouraged kindness and grace to and with self, I also believe that this concept of self-compassion is so vital, and it actually ties everything together quite nicely.”
