“Window of Tolerance” is a term coined by Dr. Dan Siegel, to identify our optimal reaction to stress and adversity. When we’re in our window of tolerance, we’re able to handle difficult situations or stressful circumstances.

While we can’t completely isolate ourselves from toxic people, we can protect ourselves from relational drama by using some strategies.

We can choose to get clear about what we want to do with the choices we have. We can choose to not stay stuck where we are. But…in order to get unstuck in 2021, we need to start the year with purpose. With intention.

When we’re running on empty and giving to those we love, it’s easy to forget to stop and be present with ourselves. The truth is, we can all experience joy in the midst of exhaustion.

Loving our kids unconditionally means letting them be who they are created to be, not who we need them to be.

We were created for relationship, for connection. We were created to support and encourage each other.

When we are living life on purpose, everything falls into place. We are motivated, fulfilled, and focused. What we focus on is what we become. When we aren’t living on purpose, we are spinning in circles without direction.

Cultivating gratitude is the perfect way to prepare our hearts for the craze of the coming Christmas season. Let’s claim a thankful heart now, as we are about to jump into the chaos of the holidays.

Happiness. It’s something we all long for, yet it seems so difficult to find. When we have more resources than ever, why are so many struggling to find authentic happiness? When we are struggling to be happy, we are stuck and not living our best lives.

As humans, we are created for connection, and we’ve lost it. We need different points of view and different lenses. We all have unique stories and journeys and have very good reasons for why we believe what we do. We need to practice civil discourse, allowing us to live in harmony with each other, even when we disagree.

Have you ever felt inadequate? What about unworthy? Self-judgement is keeping us stuck. This self sabotage creeps into our days, our relationships, and even how we speak to (and even think about) ourselves.

We’ve all had relationships in our lives that are just a little messy. In order to talk about how to deal with the toxic people in your life, you have to know how to spot them.