jennifererwin Hello friend,Happy June!I’m checking in a little more frequently this month to share what I’ve beengrappling with and thoughts on my mind and heart.Each week I’m going to reflect on something that I’ve been readingand learning about and share an easy practice to go along with it.I’m also launching several opportunities to connect with me … Read more
“Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels thisprimary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimize the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.” ― Brené Brown Have you ever had this experience?You read or learn about something that seems like it will change your … Read more
Mom: “How was your rst day of school?” Me: “Good! But (with horror) Johnny did NOT sit on the line at circletime” -Me (at age 3) It’s been a while since I wrote!For the past 6 months I have been deep in learning mode and my newslettersmoved to the back burner.But I’m back, and over … Read more
The Guest HouseThis being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival.A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor.Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The … Read more
Lesson 2: Striving is often unnecessary and can slow my success I didn’t know how to let it be easy for most of my life.I’m an achiever and have embraced the idea of working hard for my success. Ihave all sorts of imbibed beliefs about hard work and value.Not to say that you can’t go … Read more
“A need is life seeking expression within us.”“If we don’t tell people about our needs it is much less likely they willbe met.”-Marshal Rosenberg Happy Fall!Writing a short note to you today to request your help in spreading the wordabout the 9 week self-compassion course I’m co-leading this October. I’d reallyappreciate if you’d check out … Read more
Has anyone told you lately that you are doing a good job?Have you told yourself that?In my coaching, I emphasize giving ourselves credit for all the good workthat we do each day.This is an important thing to do when we are trying to live healthy lives fullof compassion and motivation.However, it is one of the … Read more
“Your problem is how you are going to spend this one and preciouslife you have been issued. Whether you’re going to spend it trying tolook good and creating the illusion that you have power overcircumstances, or whether you are going to taste it, enjoy it and find out the truth about who you are.” -Anne … Read more
“Unless you tackle and weaken your own internal enemies-we’ll callthem the Saboteurs–they will do their best to rob you of anyimprovements you make. Ignoring your Saboteurs is analogous toplanting a beautiful new garden while leaving voracious snails free to roam.” -Shirzad Chamine: Positive Intelligence Happy January!It’s been awhile! I hope you are well 🙂 How … Read more