All posts by Monica O'Connell
Ready, Set, Goals…Monday!
This week we’re tackling “The crazy amounts of stuff we tell ourselves we are going to start doing on Monday.” For short: “The way we set ourselves up for failure.” Maybe that wasn’t shorter but you know what I ... Read More »
Meditation Starter Kit
These past few weeks I’ve been talking about ways to take care of yourself which follows perfectly after the shame series. Self-care is such a shame buster and If you’ve been following Rebecca Niziol’s Fear Series like I have you ... Read More »
Are You Feeling Better?
There seemed to be few less sick people around this week so it seems you took last week’s post seriously. While we’re on the subject of taking care of self, especially when we’re sick, I wanted to spend more time ... Read More »
Working While Sick? STOP IT!
The sick season is upon us and a common theme is that women completely ignore their symptoms to the best of their ability. Instead of calling in sick, taking a nap or turning off the email for an afternoon, women ... Read More »
Avoiding Vulnerability…You Shouldn’t Be
Our shame chat continues on this lovely Monday and what I want us to explore are what Brene Brown calls “Vulnerability Shields.” She says they’re what we put up when we’re trying to avoid vulnerability. Remember a few weeks ago ... Read More »
Confronting Feelings of Shame: Part 2
The next part of this series looks at how shame and vulnerability show up differently for men and women. Much of this information again comes from Brene Brown and her book, “Daring Greatly” as well as my clinical experience and ... Read More »
Confronting Feelings of Shame: Part 1
The work of Brene Brown has really inspired my recent conversations with clients about shame, vulnerability, and courage. Her book, Daring Greatly, was on my list of top “self-help” must reads and her TEDx talk is uber-popular. I wanted to ... Read More »
Top 4 Ways to Boost Your Relationship in the New Year.
The New Year signifies lots of “New You” opportunities and those new healthy changes you’re choosing probably impact your relationship. Here are some ways to incorporate positive changes into your relationship in 2013 — these should align with the awesome ... Read More »
Make Self-Love Your New Year’s Resolution
The new year is right around the corner (less than a week away!) and most people are contemplating 2012 and looking forward to what is in front of them. There are New Year/New You promos every where: Get healthy in ... Read More »
