A confession…

As most of you know, my dad passed away recently after a process of swift brain deterioration. To say that it was a devastating, heart-breaking experience feels trite. It was one of the most difficult things that I have ever been witness to. With my heart held...

How to build your inner self

Hey diy Ass-kickers I spend most of my time thinking, sharing and teaching about how we can find peace within ourselves. Real peace that allows us to speak our minds and bodies, and stand up for what we know is important. Real peace that lets us accept ourselves as...

Happy birthday to me!

Hey diy Ass-kickers Today is my birthday, and I adore birthdays! I love having a day all about me. And no, that’s not selfish. That’s loving a day that is full of reflection and plenty of self-care. Life gets complicated sometimes, right? We know what we want and...
The Gratitude Habit

The Gratitude Habit

There is an author that I just love! Dr. Brene Brown, a researcher and social worker from the University of Houston, writes about shame and vulnerability.  Her theories are simple, practical and so damn applicable to every day life that I find myself constantly saying...
The Gratitude Habit

When Intentions Don't Work

I adore setting intentions. I set them for the kind of day I want to experience, the kind of relationships I want, and the things that I want in my life. But as much as I use them all the time, it’s true that sometimes they don’t work. You intend great...