Embodied Midlife

Motivate Yourself with Intentional Rewards

I’m well into a super busy and hopefully productive month. It’s filled with appointments, projects and new goals so I’m already looking ahead to plan how I’m going to keep my motivation levels up. I’m also a huge list person, so my agenda is the first place I go to check of the boxes that […]

Cultivating a Practice of Celebrating You

  Don’t you love celebrations? I’m always looking for an excuse to celebrate something. It just feels good! I’m a huge believer in making personal celebrations a priority. And yet, I also know it can feel a bit indulgent, uncomfortable, and even silly. The celebrations are easy when it comes to larger accomplishments like a […]

Breaking Up with Your Inner Critic for Good

  How would you describe your inner critic? Anxious. Mean. Fearful. Passive aggressive. Accusatory. Mine is usually quite anxious and fearful. She is often loud, repetitive, and willing to say whatever it takes to make sure her voice is heard. She isn’t concerned with making me feel good or helping me be my best. Her […]