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3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing

Alright, LFT family. I'm still on a journey of discovering why I'm such a people-pleaser, and I've made a lot of progress since my last blog about it a couple of months ago. Don't get me wrong, I'm still a work in progress in my attempts to choose myself over others, but I've learned so… Continue reading 3 Questions to Ask Yourself if You Struggle with People-Pleasing

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You Can Make a Change Anywhere… Even the Workplace!

Wait! I know you probably think I've gone crazy, but hear me out first. After reading the title of this post, you're probably thinking, "Work is the place where you're supposed to keep your head down," or, "Why should I care about making a change at work?" I know the typical protocol is to avoid… Continue reading You Can Make a Change Anywhere… Even the Workplace!

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Are Words of Affirmation Just BS?

I always heard that with anything you want to learn in life, repetition is key. I've also always heard that the best way to feel good about yourself is to either say it to yourself out loud or write it down somewhere. Naturally, you'd think that repeatedly saying words of affirmation or writing it in… Continue reading Are Words of Affirmation Just BS?

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My Vision Board: Discovering Me in 2023!

Happy New Year, everyone! I don't know about y'all, but I'm soooo excited to see what 2023 has in store for me! I don't have super high expectations or anything like that, but I hope this year is filled with plenty of opportunities for all of us to learn and grow. If you've been a… Continue reading My Vision Board: Discovering Me in 2023!

Interview Series

Interview: Business Advice from an Entrepreneur with 25 Years of Experience

November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and I know so many people are looking to start their very own business but have no idea what they're getting themselves into. So, what better way to learn than to hear advice from one of the most experienced entrepreneurs I know.... my dad! He dishes serious knowledge and advice… Continue reading Interview: Business Advice from an Entrepreneur with 25 Years of Experience

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3 Things I Learned About Myself Socially Thanks to Therapy

I've been struggling with balance, y'all. How does the saying go? "Life be life-ing" or whatever the young kids say these days 😂. It has been so tough trying to balance my personal life, work life, and social life in recent months. Now, most people would just combine their social life with their personal life,… Continue reading 3 Things I Learned About Myself Socially Thanks to Therapy

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Change Your Language From, “I Have To…” to “I Get To…”

Let me just start by saying how much I love my job. If you don't know what I do, I work for a non-profit organization that helps high school students with the college application and financial aid process. I get to work with some wonderful students, and even though a lot of what I do… Continue reading Change Your Language From, “I Have To…” to “I Get To…”

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How to Know When You Found the Therapist for You

I realized that I always talk about my journey in therapy and encourage others to start therapy for themselves, but I never talk openly about what makes my therapist so dope. I'm hoping to change that today and encourage you even more to start your growth journey in therapy. Let's start with a bit of… Continue reading How to Know When You Found the Therapist for You

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Are You Being Mindful of Your Self-Talk?

I hope y'all get something good out of this one because I sure did! I was having a casual conversation with a very close friend a few weeks ago, and she mentioned something that seems very normal to say. She said, "Ugh, I gotta get rid of this fat stomach!" Mind you, my friend and… Continue reading Are You Being Mindful of Your Self-Talk?