In this video I talk about 8 things you can do, on your days off, to make sure you feel like you’ve accomplished something! I also made a checklist, if you like ticking those good ol’ fashioned boxes. Check it out below. PS. I haven’t been able to make this into a downloadable PDF just […]
Category: Self-Improvement
3 Questions to Ask Yourself When Creating Positive Habits
Set yourself up for success by asking yourself these 3 questions before you set out to achieve a new, positive habit! You can use these as mental triggers to think about when setting new goals or as journalling prompts. Thanks for watching! ♥ Jess
Life Lessons from the Characters of Bob’s Burgers
We’re getting into some character inspiration today with a video about the life lessons I’ve been reminded of while watching one of my favs, Bob’s Burgers! I talk about all 5 major characters and what qualities I admire about each on of them! Thanks for watching! ♥ Jess
How to Make a “Reset List”
In this video I talk about how to make a Reset List, which is a document you can create for yourself to refer to whenever you need to reset, recharge, and re-energize! Use it in times of laziness, low mood, or lack of motivation for a push in the right direction! I’ve included some examples from […]
Why We Should Embrace Vulnerability
I made a video! It’s about how we can shift the way we think about vulnerability. In it, I talk about what vulnerability is, some example of what it looks like, the benefits of practicing it, and 5 ways to start practicing vulnerability today! Thanks for watching! ♥ Jess
Let Yourself Feel Good
I once asked a friend how they coped with their symptoms of depression and they gave me this advice: focus on the things you like to do. At the time, I didn’t think much of it because it seemed impossible that by doing things I liked I could feel better when I was already feeling […]
Authenticity or Archetypes?
For some time, I’ve thought of authenticity as the sort of end-all-be-all of self-improvement. As if, somehow, becoming truly authentic is the ultimate goal in terms of knowing, being, and expressing oneself. For me, authenticity meant expressing outwardly (through behaviours, how you speak, how you dress, etc.) the person you truly are on the inside. I […]
It’s Okay to Be In the Grey Area
Grey-area: “An area intermediate between two mutually exclusive states or categories, where the border between the two is fuzzy.” Fuzzy. Wishy-washy. Unable to pick a side. There can be a negative connotation to this phrase. It might be associated with lacking passion. To me, being in the grey doesn’t mean that you aren’t passionate, that […]
12 Reasons Why Making Positive Change is So Hard
We want to change ourselves for the better and we know we’ll be healthier and happier for it, so why is it so hard to make positive change stick? Why do we do things that aren’t healthy and avoid things that are? Why do we eat crap food, avoid exercise, drink too much, hang out with […]
Caring What People Think – The Biggest Obstacle to True Self-Expression
I don’t think I’m alone in saying that I’ve worried about how other people perceive me. I tend to be quite aware of what social image my words and behaviours create in other people’s minds. I’m not sure why humans are so hyper-aware of other’s opinions of us but, evolutionarily speaking, it makes sense that […]