The Self-Empowerment Journal Blog

Proof You Aren't the Only One Who is Sick of Hustle Culture This blog post started out as a journal entry. Usually in times of confusion and frustration I turn to my journal in order to explore my feelings in a productive way that brings me peace and clarity. I decided to share my thoughts on hustle culture on my public blog with the hope that other people who are experiencing something similar see that they aren't alone. I also want to inspire my readers to embrace a more authentic and heartbased approach to balancing work and life. Here it goes: I’m feeling anxious after scheduling my social media posts for the week. Why? Because it was “too easy.” Yup....

To Anyone Who Wants to Conquer Their Limiting Beliefs But Can't Get Started  To anyone to wants to conquer their limiting beliefs, but can't get started: You are not alone. I know what it's like to carry big dreams in your heart, but feel conflicted and stuck in your mind between carrying fears of failure, not feeling good enough, and resenting yourself for procrastinating.  But guess what? I know how to BREAK those cycles too! From conquering my own limiting beliefs to helping clients overcome theirs, I'm sharing my potent formula that will help you break up with your limiting beliefs so that you can finally feel free and in control of your destiny! Goodbye, Limiting Beliefs! Hello, New Life!...

When You Feel Hopeless On Your Healing Journey, Read This This blog post is completely different than any post I’ve ever published here. There’s no advice, journal prompts, or “how to’s” in it. It’s more of a love letter to myself. It’s a declaration of peace, freedom, and badassery. It’s a celebration of how far I’ve come. It’s a huge “Hell yea!” to my journey and an even bigger “FUCK THIS SHIT!” to anything and anyone that’s tried to interfere with my peace of mind.  I’ve been through hell and back, then revisited it, lingered for a while, and fought my ass off to leave hell again with no plans of returning. I’m at peace now. I’m free.  This blog post...

Ask An Empowerment Coach: How Can I Set Boundaries, Find Peace, and Live Authentically Without Hurting People's Feelings? (Journal prompts included!) My clients are ambitious and loving women who come to me because they're  sick and tired of shrinking around their needs and getting the short end of the stick in their relationships. And the question I am asked the most often, even before enrolling a new client is “How can I set boundaries, find peace, and live authentically without hurting people's feelings?” While my heart breaks a little for each woman that asks me this question, it excites me too. I love answering it because my response helps my clients shift from feeling powerless and ashamed of their needs...

Real Talk: Am I The Only One Working Through Trust Issues While Recovering from Trauma? I have trust issues.  When I say that, my inner voice automatically goes, “Duuuhh!! Look at the hell you’ve been through!” That reaction is what self-compassion sounds like it my head. I've been recovering from trauma for a few years now. I’m a survivor (not a victim) of narcissistic abuse, childhood neglect, sexual assault, and betrayal (including self betrayal.) So, it makes complete sense that I would have a hard time trusting. But the problem with that is it prevents me, an advocate for mindfulness and all things YOLO, from experiencing my relationships to the fullest. I rarely give anyone a chance to “be there” for...