Are you ready to let go of something that is no longer serving you? Ritual can be a very powerful way to do this. Here are eight simple rituals for letting go.

Journaling Ritual:

Set aside dedicated time for journaling. Reflect on what you want to let go of, whether it's limiting beliefs, negative emotions, or unhelpful patterns. Write them down and then symbolically release them by tearing or burning the paper.

Decluttering Ritual:

Choose a specific area in your living space that feels...

I started coloring my hair when I was 14. It began with a bottle of Sun-In, a hair dryer, and my mortified mother on the other side of the locked bathroom door pleading with me: “Go easy! A little bit at a time!” I did not go easy. I’ve never been one to play small.

No, I went strong until I’d achieved a two-tone Easter dessert situation: orange fluff on top, chocolate nest underneath. My mother cried real tears.

From there I graduated to a more sophisticated Paul...

Tips for shifting your internal dialogue when your internal critic creates a block in your journaling:

1. Recognize the internal critic:
   Start by becoming aware of the voice of your internal critic. Notice when it arises and the specific thoughts or beliefs it presents. Acknowledge that this voice is not your true self but a conditioned response.

2. Challenge the critic's validity:
   Question the validity of the critical thoughts. Ask yourself if there is any evidence supporting these beliefs or...

A better and new version of you is waiting right around the corner but sometimes “new you” might need a little support to fully blossom into her fullest potential. 

I’ve found that often the support I need doesn’t come from someone else, but from the one person best positioned to actually help me push through my limiting beliefs and move closer to my dreams: me.

One essential element of providing this foundational support to ourselves is a shift in our...

1. Find a quiet and comfortable space where you can focus on your journaling practice.

2. Take a few deep breaths to center yourself and bring your attention to the present moment.

3. Begin by revisiting your reflections on your "Why" in journaling. Review your motivations, values, and aspirations for having a journaling practice.

4. Based on your insights, craft a personal journaling manifesto. This is a statement that captures the essence of your intention and commitment to your...

In the vast realm of self-discovery and personal growth, there is one transformative tool that has always stood out for me—writing. I’ve used writing to process my emotions and experiences, move through challenges, set intentions and goals for the future, and simply to better understand (and deepen my compassion for) the inner workings of my own mind. 

I’ve also found that writing has an incredibly powerful way of reconnecting us to our truest selves and anchoring us...