Get Your Life Together, Girl

No matter where we look in life, there are expectations. It's when the expectations become a problem that we begin to build anxiety. How we deal with it can lead to our overall mindset and life satisfaction. That's why today, you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into expectations and high-functioning anxiety. That space where we look like we have it all together, yet inside, we can be froze...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   The old version of me is proud of the person I am today. I realize now how far I have come. I know that the weight of not being good. Enough and not there yet are self-im...

So, you play a number of roles in your life, all with expectations, from partner, mom, friend, colleague, child, perhaps sibling, and more. With so many roles, your attention and needs are often scattered, which can lead to you living in an internal storm of turmoil. There is a path out of such feelings and behaviors. I sat down with mom guilt expert Melissa Peduzzi to talk about her method and to...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I am pursuing my needs by being true to each and every experience that finds me. In this truth, I allow myself to say no when I mean no. And yes, when I mean yes, I do so...

Do you hold grudges? While the dictionary definition of a grudge is simply being mad at someone for something they did, holding a grudge is much more profound. It's this unequivocal anger that is beyond something. Healthy last week we talked about what to do when someone hurts you and not processing. Today, we're taking a deep dive into what it means to hold a grudge, how it impacts you, and how t...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I am capable of all things, in all ways, and in every single aspect of my life. Today, I willingly own my ability to show up and make this life work for me, because I AM...

A question was sent in asking how someone may identify repressed anger. It's a great question, and the subject of this week's Mindset Reset. While working with a licensed professional is the best way to uncover, accept, and process the things that make you angry, there are a few things you can do to help yourself get a jump start on uncovering what you've not yet worked through. Learn more as we m...

We have all been hurt by someone we love. Engaging in relationships puts you at risk of heartache simply by the nature of giving of one's self. Yet, when this occurs, do you know how to get over it? Do you know how to allow yourself to feel and move on? Many don't; that's why you and I are taking a one-on-one deep dive into what to do when someone hurts you, and the steps you may need to take to g...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   Today starts a new chapter. A new chapter of me. One that I write from the place of limitless love and the greatest and fullest expression of all that I've been, all that...

Find a comfortable position and take a full deep breath. Let your body settle from the crown of your head to the tips of your toes. Allow tension to flow from you with each exhale you take. Roll your shoulders down your back, settling in a space that feels natural and relaxed. If comfortable, place one hand over your heart and the other below your belly button—feel your chest rise with a slightly...

What does it mean to be in balance? That's a question many have been seeking the answer to, and more importantly, the feeling and overall life impact of finding that balance. While there are many ways to get there, one ancient medicine and lifestyle may hold the secrets and tools you seek. That's why I sat with Ayurveda expert and teacher Emilie Berger to chat about balance and how our lives inter...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I am an unstoppable human who is fearlessly and incredibly living her truth. The mirror of my life is a stunning reflection of who I am inside and out. My authenticity is...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   The world is filled with endless possibilities, and so am I. My true nature is passion, unbridled appreciation, joy, strength, and wisdom. As I make my way through this d...

We all know what a comfort zone is and live within it. But, have you ever really thought about what a comfort zone actually comes down to, how it impacts you, or the fact that they're pretty much a dream-like reality that we create to keep ourselves safe? They are boundary lines that tell us what we're willing to do and are not willing to do. However, everything can be pushed and changed when it c...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I will no longer apologize for my boundaries, investing in myself, changing and growing, asking for help, finding my voice, owning who I am, taking a stance, craving conn...

We live most of our lives in our heads, thinking, calculating, edging our way to the next, and in doing so, we often fail to be mindfully present and live according to our heart and soul connection. Today, we make an effort to start the journey away from the mind and into a deeper, more soul-driven connection. I sat down with mindfulness and meditation teacher Fleur Chambers to talk about meditati...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! Affirming with me:   I am offering the best of myself today, in all ways and circumstances. In this best version of myself, I am feeding my worth and strength through deep inner focus, positive thoughts, and a peace-centered mindset. Today when others see limits and roadblocks...

Welcome to this guided visualization meditation to clear your energy and return to center. Find a comfortable position and take a full deep breath. Allow your mind and body to relax.  With breath, focus, and permission, tension melts away and your energy is cleared. Join me on this journey… Finding center has never been so peaceful. Still looking for more? Visit: www.getyourlifetogethergirl.com wh...

Growth and self-love are not mutually exclusive. Loving yourself takes effort, exploration, release, healing, and understanding there's more to self-love than self-care. And, while the effort to promote self-love has become a hot topic across the internet and social media, there's also been a push to define and push self-love in a way that absolutely does not support your mental and emotional heal...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I am nourishing my needs by being true to each and every experience that finds me. In this truth, I allow myself to say no when I mean no, and yes when I mean yes. I do s...

Janice Q. submitted today's Mindset Reset. She wrote: "I love these  (Mindset Resets.) I've learned so much about my thought process. I was wondering if there were any questions I could ask myself to help check in and reset instead of just being a specific thing. Is there something more broad that could help me find that center?" Great question! Yes. The best way to check in with yourself is obvio...

Fear is a natural experience in our lives. It can be the most significant piece of baggage that many of us carry around because it's associated with so many things, whether it's trauma or emotional understanding, failure, rejection, or not being able to get out of the limiting beliefs; fear can be a tornado that takes us down and keeps us from fully thriving. In fact, you can write a life blueprin...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I am living a heart-centered life by choosing what best fulfills me. I am planting seeds of peace in everything I do. In this moment, I choose acceptance over judgment an...

*Warning: This episode contains language and content not intended for children. When was the last time you had great sex? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted in the bedroom? Maybe this seems like it's coming out of left field, but let's face it, when we are getting our lives together, we must examine and talk about all elements of our lives, including the physical. I sat down...

Welcome to Pause & Affirm! This quick hit of inspiration is meant to remind you of your greatness, inner light, and peace! TAKE A MOMENT TO RELAX AND ALLOW THESE WORDS TO SETTLE IN YOUR MIND, HEART, AND SOUL. Affirming with me:   I welcome this day in the flow of deep appreciation. As I sit in this gratitude, I am grateful for the opportunity to rise and choose wellness, be grounded, succeed, and...