Illuminate: Want Empathy? 3 Phrases To Ask for It
We all need a good listening ear sometimes. But how do we get it when it isn’t offered? Here are three phrases to communicate the need for empathy with others. Try them out!
Illuminate: The Best Valentine’s Gift? A Big Box of EMPATHY
This Valentine’s Day, give your lover, spouse, or best friend what they really deserve: Your undivided attention. Empathy means listening without fixing, talking about your stories, or wondering what will happen next on your favorite TV show. Learn how to be more empathetic with this post.
Illuminate: Grow Self-Acceptance With These Four Techniques
Who would you be if you accepted yourself? In this last post about perfectionism, you will explore a tangible, research-backed exercise for increasing self-compassion. Take a moment to give to yourself today.
Illuminate: Perfectionism, Pt 1
Perfectionism is the excessive fear of making mistakes. This week, I invite you to pay attention to how perfectionism, or the fear of making mistakes, shows up in your life.
What Is The Root Belief of Your Perfectionism?
No one loves making mistakes, but some of us are more afraid of making a mistake than others. If you are one of these people, take a mindful moment to better understand where your fear comes from.
Illuminate: Indulge in Asking Yourself This One Question
Empathy is lending our hearts, minds, and souls to others, but how can we give this to ourselves, too? This week’s Illuminate challenges us to indulge a bit by asking ourselves one simple question to unlock our heart’s deepest desires.
illuminate: can you create a more compassionate world this new year?
Emotional intelligence is peeking beneath the surface of an emotion (even anger!) to understand the vulnerability and pain from which the emotion explodes. This Illuminate offers a concrete step for practicing compassion with others whose behaviors cause pain and hurt.
Illuminate: Home for The Holidays? Recognize Your Patterns
Hello! First of all- a big THANK YOU to all of you who filled out the Illuminate survey last week; I had a blast looking at all of the future topics + ideas you all are giving me 🙂 Haven’t filled it out yet? I’d love to hear your voice– take the...
Illuminate: Where Do You Want to Go?
Take a moment to clarify your (emotional, professional, physical) destination + represent it in a fun way.
Illuminate: Say What You Need to Say
We know words hold power. Maybe this is why it can be so hard to say what really needs to be said. This week’s Illuminate will inspire you to say the vulnerable, challenging, and authentic words that you may be holding back.
Illuminate: What Relationship Pattern Holds You Back?
Everyone has their own pattern when it comes to relationships. ‘Attachment Styles’ have been studied in psychology for years, and its wisdom is now starting to find its way into everyday relationships. What’s your attachment style, and how can you best work with it?
Illuminate: Navigating Anger toward Wisdom
Dive into a beautiful (and true!) story about the power of navigating emotions– and learn how you can transform anger/sadness/grief/confusion into wisdom about yourself and your life’s path.