Julie's Journal

Forgiveness is the act of letting go of anger and resentment towards someone for a past hurt. It is a conscious choice that can provide many benefits for the person forgiving, such as better relationships and less anxiety. It is important to understand why someone hurt you, as well as your own role in the situation. Forgiveness is an ongoing process and involves both forgiving the person who cause...

Trust your intuition in relationships when something shifts by paying attention to your body's signals such as a tightening in your chest or stomach, difficulty falling asleep, and feeling exhausted after interactions. Use this transition period as an opportunity for deep inner work, rediscover your authentic self, and set boundaries. If you meet someone new, detach from any expectations and pay a...

Your truth is your own perspective and beliefs that align with who you are and what feels right for you, not based on measurable facts. You can know your truth by listening to your body and noticing how it reacts to what you hear. Your truth should not be biased, and your body will feel relaxed and calm as you express it. Respect that others have their own truths and don't try to impose yours on t...

Conversations about current events feel impossible right now. You don't know what others believe, if your comments will trigger them, or if they'll cause tension—or worse. In this episode, Julie shares a practical 4-step approach for finding understanding over agreement, even when you deeply disagree. In this episode, Julie explores: Why we see things so differently—and the "vantage point principl...