My Blog

Here you'll find resources, somewhat random thoughts, and practices to support you to increase your self-awareness, self-compassion and maybe, just maybe, be a little gentler with yourself.

jill

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Pause Before Reaching For Your Phone

Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable it can feel to stand still with nothing to do? Waiting in line at the grocery store, sitting in a...

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Meditations

What is Loving-Kindness Meditation?

Loving-kindness meditation (also known as Metta ) is a heart-centered mindfulness practice that cultivates compassion—for yourself, for...

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Self-compassion

Using Mindfulness to Transform Judgment into Curiosity

Have you ever caught yourself silently judging someone in line at the grocery store, or spiral l ing into self-criticism after saying...

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The Quiet Work of Healing: Mindfulness Through Heartbreak

Not all heartbreak comes from lost love. Sometimes, it’s the grief of a friendship that faded without closure. Or the ache of realizing...

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People-pleasing

Self-Awareness Worksheet for Recovering People Pleasers

✨ STEP 1: NOTICE THE PATTERN Make note of any of these that feel familiar: I say yes even when I don’t have the time or energy I don't...

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People-pleasing

Recovering People-Pleaser? Mindfulness Might Be Your New BFF

People-pleasing is one of those habits that looks like kindness on the outside—but often hides a quiet inner tension. It’s the “sure, no...

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Money

Money, Mindfulness, and the Stories We Carry

Our relationship with money is never just about numbers. It’s about nervous system responses, childhood memories, and the deep,...