saying "no" around the holidays: a gift to yourself
The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy, right? But let’s cut the shit—they end up feeling more like a pressure cooker of...
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Elise Smithmier
Oct 10, 20211 min read
do not disturb
Setting boundaries is hard work (shout out to all my fellow people pleasers). Setting boundaries with our time and technology is even...
Elise Smithmier
Oct 10, 20201 min read
suppressing feelings
As tempting as it might be to push everything away and minimize our feelings, it’s so important to identify and acknowledge what we’re...
Elise Smithmier
Aug 24, 20201 min read
emotional exhaustion
If you've been feeling emotionally depleted or fatigued lately, you're not alone. Life is hard right now. Give yourself permission to...
Elise Smithmier
Aug 14, 20201 min read
vulnerability is beautiful
We often hold back from reaching out to loved ones when we're struggling or need help because we think we're going to bother or...
Elise Smithmier
Jul 15, 20201 min read
life's small moments
#ThursdayThought It's that inside joke. It's the fight you don't pick. It's the touch when you walk by. It's the benefit of the doubt you...
Elise Smithmier
Jul 6, 20201 min read
human is hard
Life isn't meant to be easy. It's messy, complicated, and overwhelming. Try letting go of the impossible standard you've set for yourself...
Elise Smithmier
Jun 29, 20201 min read
changing your thoughts
Buddha said, "We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we believe." Unfortunately, our thoughts aren't always realistic or helpful....
Elise Smithmier
Jun 25, 20201 min read
be present
This week's #ThursdayThought coming at you a day late because I spent the day being present with loved ones. It was a great reminder of...
Elise Smithmier
Jun 17, 20201 min read
feelings
#ThursdayThought inspired by@glennondoyleand her book Untamed. What feelings are you avoiding? A lot of emotions can seem overpowering...
Elise Smithmier
Jun 1, 20201 min read
seek to understand
Change happens when we honor our diversities by viewing them as strengths rather than weaknesses. Seek to understand, not assume or...
Elise Smithmier
May 18, 20201 min read
communicate with success
When communicating with your partner, use this structure: "I feel ______, and I need ______." This avoids the potential of criticizing or...
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