I wish I had learned this practice when I was little. Growing up in a volatile home, I could feel words like weapons. Comments were often sharp, meant to wound, and sometimes directed straight at me. As a highly sensitive child, I didn't know how to protect myself. Every criticism, every raised voice, every angry exchange seemed to travel straight through me and settle deep in my heart. Over time, I did what many of us do. I built armor. Not because I wanted to, but because i

It's July, typically the hottest month of the year. One would think this is the season to feel energized, motivated, and full of momentum. But if I'm honest, that's not what I'm experiencing this year. Instead, there is a sense of slowing down. It's difficult to describe, but it feels as though something is shifting beneath the surface. Almost as if life is quietly preparing for what's next, and instead of rushing toward it, I'm being asked to wait. This is not how I typicall

…What do we do with emotions at work? Emotions are data. Reactions are optional. A few weeks ago, I watched a short clip from the movie Inside Out. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend it. The entire premise is that our emotions are not problems to solve or get rid of; they are messengers. They each have a purpose and a role to play in our lives. Yet somewhere along the way, many of us learned a very different lesson. Especially at work. We are emotional beings, but the