Comparative Suffering

Comparative Suffering

Why I Held Off On a Blog There is a term known as Comparative Suffering that essentially means that we often hold off on sharing our own trials when we compare our suffering to that of others.  I had wanted to share my struggle with a challenging business situation I...
Shame Resilience and Self-Compassion

Shame Resilience and Self-Compassion

I’m Practicing Self-Compassion It’s been seven and a half months since my mountain biking accident.  It’s embedded in my memory as a day that I’ll never forget, much like other huge events that I can still completely place myself in.  I know exactly what I was...
He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

He’s a Master’s Level Social Worker

Reminiscing I was 24 years old when I received my Master’s Degree in Social Work in 1997, after being a straight A student for 18 years.  I remember when I had decided to go on to get my Master’s Degree and was filled with both excitement and dread for what I...
Polyvagal Ladder and Functional Limitation

Polyvagal Ladder and Functional Limitation

The Aftermath of My Accident Last blog I accounted for all the events of my mountain bike accident and a little of what was ahead.  Silly me, I initially thought I’d just hurry up and get the surgery to put my bones back together, and somehow, being the “superwoman”...
Patience, Trust, and a lot of Grit

Patience, Trust, and a lot of Grit

Visionary You’ve taken personality tests and even corporate strength tests over the years that have identified the areas that you thrive in and also highlights the places that you don’t love, want to avoid like the plague, and need to ask for the help of others in...
Facing Fear

Facing Fear

30 Seconds of Courage Courage and conquering fear are these great positive psychology terms that you often hear from motivational speakers, books, and blogs.  “If you could just drum up 30 seconds of courage and push through the discomfort, you’ll feel amazing on the...