Do you downplay your accomplishments, attributing them to luck or external factors? Do you constantly worry that you're not as capable as others perceive you to be? Have you ever felt like a fraud, waiting to be exposed? If any of this resonates, you might be experiencing imposter syndrome.

I asked him if there were any days that were relatively without frustration.  The answer was a resounding no.  In sum over the course of 3 weeks, he had accumulated 104 marks.  In less than a month he had encountered 104 instances in which he noticed he was unhappy enough to necessitate redirecting his thoughts toward something more positive.  And so I asked him how many marks would be necessary before he knew it was time to make some changes.  Was his threshold 110? 150? 300?

The stories of our lives are what truly define us. But they can also be powerful tools for growth and healing.

There is a well known phrase: ‘you are what you eat.’ It’s a cute little statement about our diets, but it’s actually true on a couple different levels. More than just the food you consume, you are what you nurture.

“…if someone offers you help, it’s not a declaration of your own insufficiency. It’s very much the opposite—a firm statement that you are worthy, valued, and will succeed.”

Its that time of year…