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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
Aug 14, 20201 min read



Elise Smithmier
Aug 8, 20200 min read


the gray area
Black and white thinking is a common thought distortion. When we view things as extremes, we often will swing from one to the other like...

Elise Smithmier
Jul 25, 20201 min read


hey you
Even if you don't feel like it, try thinking like it. What would you do today if you believed that you were a badass? How much nicer...

Elise Smithmier
Jul 23, 20201 min read


people need people
#ThursdayThought People need people. Authentic, vulnerable, and present people.

Elise Smithmier
Jul 8, 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
Jul 6, 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 29, 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 25, 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 17, 20201 min read


when to seek couples counseling
Timing is everything when it comes to couples counseling. Most couples wait years before discussing the option of counseling, causing a...

Elise Smithmier
Jun 13, 20201 min read


self-care isn't selfish
#ThursdayThought Self care isn't selfish. Take a moment to be intentional in prioritizing you today.

Elise Smithmier
Jun 10, 20201 min read


your worth
#ThursdayThought There have been a lot of messages about using quarantine time productively and effectively, whether that's spending...

Elise Smithmier
Jun 3, 20201 min read
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