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IFS for the Highly Sensitive Person

Do you ever get the sense that there’s more than one version of you? Maybe you notice the part of you that pushes you out of your comfort zone. “You have to say “yes” to the networking meeting,” this one says - “who knows who you might meet? This could impact the...

A Highly Sensitive Person’s Guide to the New Year

The idea of starting the (Gregorian) calendar new year off with vim and vigor never really made sense to me. Didn’t we just celebrate the start of winter on the longest night of the year a couple of weeks ago? Did I somehow lose track of time and miss the “a hah”...

The Art Of Accepting What Is

“You are here and yet you dream Of being there; of being where you think the good life has begun” -The Wailin’ Jennys “This can’t be.” “This is unacceptable.” “Something has to change.” “Someone has to do something.” Raise your hand if you’ve said...

How to Tame Anxiety

Racing heart. Shortness of breath. Muscle tension. Insomnia. Lost appetite. A head full of worries and worst case scenarios. Hello anxiety! Unpopular opinion #1: Anxiety is not a bad thing If you’re a conscious being, your anxiety makes sense. We are living in...

Embracing Creative Ebbs and Flows

(Or what I’m learning while participating in a challenge to write 14 songs in 28 days) Creativity can feel like an elusive thing- either the spark is there or it isn’t. As a songwriter, I often find myself waiting for that flash of inspiration when it’s all but...

Making Friends with Your Inner Critic

We all have one. You know, that voice in your head that is quick to judge all the things that you’re doing wrong. It’s the voice of “not doing enough,” “not enough” and “too much.” The one that says you sounded like an idiot at that work meeting, or that you’re...