Have you heard of the term gaslighting? Gaslighting is an emotionally abusive strategy with a pattern of manipulative tactics done very gradually to the victim so they don’t realize it’s happening. It’s more common than you may think. The person doing the gaslighting is often described as a narcissistic personality, meaning they have little to […]
How to Manage Guilt During the Holidays
Tell me if this scenario sounds familiar? The holidays are approaching fast, with the extra family obligations, school concerts, parties and holiday shopping, you don’t have any time to just stop and breathe. You are constantly behind the clock trying to get everything done and then the simplest thing goes wrong and you erupt! […]
Is your Inner Critic Stealing your Peace?
As I write this I am reflecting on the past year and am amazed at how much has happened, how much has changed and the endless possibilities for the future, but for right now in this moment I am savouring the joy and gratitude I feel. Recently I was part of a World Peace Summit […]
Why Self-Forgiveness is not as Easy as Forgiving Others.
When we forgive others there is a clear definition of our roles. One is the victim and one is the perpetrator. When we are forgiving ourselves we are one in the same and it can get confusing, this contributes to it being more difficult to forgive ourselves. We are the victim, judge, critic, perpetrator… we […]
I am Enough (and so are you!)
How often do you treat others better than you treat yourself? It could be you don’t take time to do things that make you happy on a daily basis, or maybe you have a lot of negative self-talk going on upstairs and take on everyone else’s junk. I know how you feel, I was this […]
