All posts by Monica O'Connell
A Kick in the Pants from the Universe
A very wise friend of mine recently told me, “You’re right where you’re supposed to be,” and I had an argument with him about it. The rational, question-asker, seeking answers with show-me-proof part of me called a bullshit flag (pardon ... Read More »
Rebuilding Self Trust
The topic of body image resonates with many people. Our conversation last week sparked a further and more in depth chat with friends and clients about why we’re so psychotically mean to ourselves and our bodies. It occurred to me ... Read More »
Getting Ahead of Shameful Body Image Thoughts
Body image has been appearing in the work I’ve been doing lately and as I’ve asked more questions, I’ve uncovered some deep seeded body hating conversations women have been having with themselves and their friends. Body hating conversations sound something ... Read More »
Disappointed? Try Again.
Let’s take a stroll down memory lane together. You’re about 16, you have a curfew and you’re late. Your mom or dad is waiting up for you and when you walk in the door, they start the “you missed your ... Read More »
Extrovert vs. Introvert: Which One Are You?
Introvert and extrovert tend to be mislabeled. Often, when people think of an extrovert, they think of a friendly, outgoing person and conversely think of an introvert as a quiet, shy person. These qualities may be true to some introverts ... Read More »
The Magic Ratio That Will Improve Your Relationships
We’re all starting to learn that in healthy relationships, there is inevitable conflict. Couples have gotten smarter recently because when they come into my office, they usually say that they want to figure out how to fight smarter. And since ... Read More »
Only YOU Can Name Your Relationship Needs
The best way to get your relationship needs met is to name them. A recent fight I heard was about phone calls and the expectations about when to call. Often times we make assumptions based on the way we tend ... Read More »
How to Make Your Birthday Sparkle
Summer birthdays are the best (in my opinion) and my summer seems to be jam-packed with them. In celebrating my own and others, conversations about birthdays have been prevalent. I’ve learned about how some people love their birthdays and maximize ... Read More »
“When we know better, we do better.”
The incomparable Maya Angelou has a quote made popular by the arguably more famous Oprah Winfrey which is, “When we know better, we do better.” When I first heard this quote, it resonated. I used it to relate to my ... Read More »
