Are you a deep thinker? Is it hard for you to be in large groups or over-stimulating environments? If so, you might be a Highly Sensitive Person - and that’s not a bad thing!
Read More
I was with one of my friends a few months ago and found myself in a bit of a rant. It went something like this:
If we could all just communicate - not react, judge, assume, or defend, but actually communicate authentically without charge - we would discover we have more in common than we think and have more compassion and love to share.
Communicating is the basis of abundance and creating what you desire.
Clarity, boundaries, connection, love, to be seen and understood. So much of our ability to navigate the world henges on 1) being aware of ourselves, our needs and our desires and 2) being able to communicate all of that to others.
Communication creates a foundation for successful relationships in our personal and professional lives.
And yet… it can be SO HARD to communicate.
Why?
Because we have baggage and big feels from past traumas and experiences - old messages, patterns, and belief systems - that interrupt our ability to communicate what’s actually happening in various situations in our lives…
Read More
Last weekend was Mother’s Day and soon enough it will be Father’s Day also. For many these days are celebratory, but for many others they highlight challenging or nonexistent parent relationships.
Today’s Ask Kelsey Question is for those who have the latter.
It’s a big one, and the answer, or at least my answer, is not something you can do once and forever be healed.
In essence, it’s the journey we’re all on in some form:
The journey of healing from the past, becoming our own parent, rewiring old stories that no longer serve us, choosing not to be defined by the actions or perspectives of others, and choosing new ways of being that enable us to receive more love on all levels.
NBD (no big deal)…
Read More
Yesterday I set out to make a new Ask Kelsey video.
The question was about how to interrupt pessimistic thinking and remain positive, especially when facing daily challenges and messages of self-judgment.
It was a good one!
And I had great answers!! Simple tools that have helped me stay present and shift myself back to a miracle mindset.
So I went about setting up the space, preparing the camera equipment and recording as usual, but when I took a look at the first recording, it was blurry.
Okay, I said. No problem. I made some adjustments and re-recorded, thinking this take was even better!
But when I looked at the footage, it was yet again blurry. Hmmm, okay, I say to myself. Let’s make another attempt. This time just a test. Everything appeared to be functioning properly so I went into another take. This one, again, even more lovely than the last.
Yep, you guessed it: Blurry…
Read More
What if I told you the same old fights could have an entirely different outcome?
When you’re feeling attacked, it’s easy to get defensive.
But going head to head usually doesn’t gain headway, just a couple of hurt heads.
The most successful conversations I’ve had with coworkers, family members, employees and clients have been when I dropped the fight.
A few months back I was preparing for a challenging conversation. One of those where I felt judged and attacked by this person from an email they sent and I knew I couldn’t just brush it off as no big deal.
Now, this is someone I cannot just avoid and for my own self worth I wanted to speak my truth and respond to their harsh words.
So I prepared. And it looked like this…
Read More
Healing from anxiety usually doesn’t happen overnight, but I know from my own healing journey that it is possible to create lasting change.
Whether you are experiencing intense anxiety or merely desire a life of more abundance and ease, the same practices apply.
It takes time, dedicated practice, and ever-present self-love.
Healing comes in waves so be patient with yourself.
Ask for the support you need and apply what I share in today’s Ask Kelsey - and in the links below - to make the process easier…
Read More
In today’s Ask Kelsey I speak about what to do when your fears, worries, and concerns take over. When you’re not just a little upset, but you are starting to spiral out of control.
You may not even know why. You may just feel a sense of panic and be on high alert for anything that might bring you harm, real or imagined.
From the politics in the United States to the #MeTooMovement to our own complicated personal lives, its easy for our old patterns of fear to take over.
If you find yourself steeped in anxiety, do your best to love yourself in that state.
Your state of panic is not a call for judgment and it is not a reason to beat yourself up.
If you are humming with anxious energy, it is a call for more love. (Click to tweet.)
Watch the video to learn my top tips to find your grounding in the moment as well as find notes and additional resources below…
Read More
Too busy for self-care? Having trouble refilling between work and family life? Then today’s Ask Kelsey video is for you.
Our question comes from an entrepreneurial mom curious about something she can do every single day that is quick and easy to help her stay connected to herself.
Entrepreneurial mom or not, anyone who is running around forgetting to put themselves at the top of the list can benefit from this question.
Watch the video below for my answer, including a simple healing tool to help you feel connected and present that only takes 2 minutes…
Read More
Whenever we go out of our comfort zone to attempt something new, it can be terrifying. And the bigger the leap, the more likely old limiting beliefs are going to crop up like weeds to keep you "safe."
Today's Ask Kelsey question touches on the part of us that is worried about taking flight and the answer is all about coming home to and feeling safe in our bodies - in this moment, just as we are.
The more safe and embodied we feel, the more we can be present and available to newness because we start to realize that we are already safe, no matter where we go, what we do or what we choose to accomplish…
Read More