Category: Connection & Lifestyle

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Letting Love and Support Come Closer

Often for very capable driven women the most powerful relationship work is realizing they don’t need to force themselves to become better or easier to love and helping their body feel safe receiving what they want.

The real “work” (that itself feels very pleasant and supportive) is giving your nervous system the felt experience of care that feels nourishing, support that you didn’t have to earn, and love that doesn’t require you to change yourself.

From this settled state, your nervous system does not have to work so hard to protect you so it has space to receive love, support, ease, and the experiences you have been longing for.

When your body begins to experience secure, safe connection with you, your relational baseline starts to change. Safety, warmth, and support become familiar and this naturally changes what your system can stay available for and receive. … Continue readingLetting Love and Support Come Closer

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From shaky to steady in love and work: What actually creates stability (it’s not doing more)

There’s that one part of your life that feels different.

It’s heavier, more important, almost charged with emotion, longing or urgency, yet also the place where things seem the most shaky.

If you’re like a lot of high-achieving women, this might show up in your relationships or career.

The area where you want to feel secure and seen, but instead, you feel constant anxiety in the background.

It’s like, you want this thing so much, but it just feels… elusive. … Continue readingFrom shaky to steady in love and work: What actually creates stability (it’s not doing more)

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Building a life that is yours: You don’t have to be the one who holds everything anymore

You know how to handle things.
You notice what’s needed, respond quickly and keep things steady.

At work, you’re the one who can get things done.
In friendships, you’re the one who understands everyone.
In relationships, you’re often the steady one.

You wouldn’t describe yourself as someone who over-gives.
But if you’re honest…

You’re usually available.
Helpful.
Responsive. … Continue readingBuilding a life that is yours: You don’t have to be the one who holds everything anymore