It turns out the biggest obstacles to self-care aren’t always external — they’re the little voices in our heads saying we’re doing it wrong, being selfish, or that it “should feel different.”
Those thoughts can derail our goals and shape how we feel.
Facing barriers to self-care? You’re not alone.
Whether it’s lack of time, low energy, or limited support, obstacles pop up — but they can be solved.
A simple problem-solving approach can help you spot what’s getting in your way and find practical solutions that actually fit your life.
Click Here for the full blog and helpful problem-solving worksheet.
Want to feel more motivated? Start by boosting your confidence.
The confidence ruler is a quick tool that helps you:
✅ Set realistic, achievable goals
✅ Recognize your strengths (and remember why you can do this)
✅ Figure out exactly what will make success easier
When your confidence goes up, so does your motivation — and small, consistent wins add up fast.
Read the full blog for more ways to increase motivation and overcome ambivalence.
Want to make a change that actually sticks?
Here’s a motivation game-changer ⬇️
1️⃣ Rate how important this change is to you (0–10).
2️⃣ Ask yourself why it’s that number—and not lower.
3️⃣ That answer? That’s your why. Keep it front and center.
When you know your why, even the hard days feel more doable.
Read the full blog for more tips for overcoming ambivalence.
Sometimes, real self-care is hard. Even when we know what will help us feel better, it can still feel so hard to start. That push-pull? It’s called ambivalence—and it’s completely normal.
The motivation you need is already inside you. You just need the right tools to bring it out.
Click here for the full blog where I break this down and share strategies to boost both.
Once you’ve identified your values, it’s time to put them into action.
Vague goals like “be healthier” or “get organized” can leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. That’s why SMART goals are so powerful — they help you create a clear, doable plan that actually moves you toward what matters.
Think of values as your compass and SMART goals are your turn-by-turn directions. 🧭
Need help naming your values? This quick, reflective exercise to help you get clear on the inner compass that guides how you want to live, love, and show up in the world.
✨ When your goals and self-care align with your values, they become more meaningful, doable, and energizing.
🎥 Watch the video, grab a journal, and take a few minutes to check in with yourself.
Ever feel stuck or off track — but can’t quite explain why?
It might be a sign you’re disconnected from your values — the core principles that guide how you want to live, love, and show up in the world.
When you reconnect with what truly matters, life starts to feel more grounded, meaningful, and like yours again.
Join me as I share how exploring your values can help you realign and find clarity — even in the midst of burnout, anxiety, or big life transitions.
Let’s talk real self-care. Not the spa day kind, but the daily, often invisible work of taking care of yourself when you’re overwhelmed, burned out, or managing chronic illness.
Join me to consider:
✨ What self-care actually means
🧠 Why your mindset might be getting in the way
💛 And how to identify small, doable changes that truly support your wellbeing
Before you can focus on self-care, you have to check in with yourself.
Not just “I’m fine,” but:
→ How is my body feeling?
→ What emotions are showing up?
→ What am I thinking—beneath the noise?
We spend so much time doing that we forget to notice. But tuning in isn’t indulgent — it’s how we reclaim our wellbeing.
As summer 2025 began, I realized I’d been running on empty—out of sync with my body and just going through the motions. I knew it was time to practice what I preach. So, I declared it “Self-Care Summer”- a season to realign, recharge, and reclaim my wellbeing. Many of the blogs here grew from that commitment, offering realistic, intentional steps toward a life centered on what matters most and supportive of wellbeing—inside and out.