Don’t let ANYONE dim your light, especially yourself, for the sake of others. Most of us, especially women, are raised to believe that we should always avoid coming off like we’re bragging because that makes us look conceited. We’re taught to be modest instead. Don’t get me wrong, being modest is great. But there’s aContinue reading “Don’t brag, be modest: The downside”
Author Archives: Jessica
Self-Care: Why is it so hard?
Self-Care Everyone knows what it is and that it’s important. We’ve all heard the “you have to put your own oxygen mask on before you can help others” routine. Yet most of us struggle to actually make time for it. I was watching Grey’s Anatomy (one of my guilty pleasures and personal self-care activities), andContinue reading “Self-Care: Why is it so hard?”
Finding Light in the Darkness Hits the Podcast World
I had the opportunity to join coach Tony Wechsler on Strive to Thrive: The Purposely Positive Podcast. I had the privilege of sharing bits and pieces of my story, background, and journey. It was so much fun sharing some of the things I’ve learned thus far! If you’re interested in some or all of theseContinue reading “Finding Light in the Darkness Hits the Podcast World”
“Yeah, whatever. You don’t know my life!”
So I was listening to a thought leader recently, and he said, “successful people don’t have more hours in the day than anyone else, they just have more hours of the day that they USE (productively)”. That really stuck with me, and it got me thinking… First, I realized how many times in my lifeContinue reading ““Yeah, whatever. You don’t know my life!””
Let’s Talk: Falling Back to Old Patterns, Spiritual Entertainment, & Overstimulation
To those following me here, I owe you an apology. I set out to share my journey with this blog, warts and all. My goal has been to help bring light to others fighting through the darkness of their own healing voyage. And yet, for months I have failed to deliver. For that, I amContinue reading “Let’s Talk: Falling Back to Old Patterns, Spiritual Entertainment, & Overstimulation”
Public Perception of Will Smith vs Chris Rock
I’ve seen a lot of the responses in relation to the incident at the Academy Award ceremony recently between Will Smith and Chris Rock. The responses tend to be polar opposites with people either praising Will and pointing anger at Chris for the insensitive joke, or villainizing Will for the act of violence and defendingContinue reading “Public Perception of Will Smith vs Chris Rock”
So You Think You Have an Addictive Personality?
Throughout my life I’ve often said things like: “I have an addictive personality” or “I’m just an all or nothing kind of person“. Nobody, including myself, ever really questioned that. Until the last few years. Now I’m calling bullshit on myself. Give me a few minutes, and you might too. In my lifetime I haveContinue reading “So You Think You Have an Addictive Personality?”
Why is Learning so Important?
These daily words of wisdom from Napoleon Hill really resonated with me. When we learn, it actually generates dopamine (pleasure chemical) to make us feel good. Have you ever learned something new and suddenly found yourself excited? That is because learning brings a sense of achievement and pride, which gives us drive and purpose. IfContinue reading “Why is Learning so Important?”
Do You Operate With Emotional Courage?
I was listening to some leadership insights, and this quote really resonated with me: “Emotional courage is the willingness to feel everything, and if you’re willing to feel everything, you can do anything” – Peter Bregman, CEO and Bestselling Author. I love this perspective! This explains why we often struggle to have difficult conversations. It’sContinue reading “Do You Operate With Emotional Courage?”
“New Year, New Me”
I wrote the message I am about to share in January on social media, and I wanted to share it here with all of you as well. I think this is an important message for all. Especially if you set some new year resolutions, and are already starting to feel yourself slipping back to oldContinue reading ““New Year, New Me””
Finding Light in the Darkness 