"'No' is a complete sentence" - Anne Lamont. Boundaries are all the rage these days. You might even call them “trending.” But setting effective boundaries that still honor your relationships is TOUGH. Boundaries aren’t cute or easy and they can call on us to dig into our deepest pain and break old people pleasing patterns … Continue reading What the hell are boundaries? Blog by Gwynaedd Howdyshell
Surviving…no Thriving During the Holidays
The holidays bring about many emotions for us all, sometimes, there’s joy and gratitude but for some, it can be a traumatic time of the year, filled with grief and turmoil. Whether you’re planning to spend the holidays alone or with family members or friends in less desirable hometowns or vacations to Cabo – coping … Continue reading Surviving…no Thriving During the Holidays
What the Hell is “Self-Care” Anyway? by Gwynaedd Howdyshell
"Self-care" is promoted on the covers of magazines, in online advertisements, and all over social media. A common question I've been asked by clients and peers alike is, "what the hell is, is self-care"? Perhaps you have asked this same question or know you struggle with it. Maybe it feels like another thing on your … Continue reading What the Hell is “Self-Care” Anyway? by Gwynaedd Howdyshell
When you Can’t Just Cut Toxic People From Your Life
https://youtu.be/2mZSS1zZthU I see so many posts and memes on “cutting all the toxic people out of your life.” While I am certainly a proponent of healthy boundaries and spending as much time as you can with people that champion you, lift you up and don’t suck every last bit of energy with their vampire ways, … Continue reading When you Can’t Just Cut Toxic People From Your Life
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