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Sep 12

Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 20 Comments

“Creativity takes courage.” ~Henri Matisse When is the last time you were creative? Creativity is a powerful self-nurturing tool. It connects us to the present moment, opens us to new and wonderful parts of ourselves, improves our health, and can be so much fun! Unfortunately, most people do…

Aug 29

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Choosing Self-Compassion

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 14 Comments

“A moment of self-compassion can change your entire day. A string of such moments can change the course of your life.” ~Christopher Germer Life provides many challenging experiences that may trigger feelings of not being worthy or feeling good enough. These experiences may come when we are in a…

Aug 22

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Creating Peace Through Mindfulness

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh I spent last Saturday at a Day of Mindfulness at a beautiful retreat center close to my house. This Day of Renewal was designed as an opportunity to experience mindfulness in a variety of ways…

Aug 08

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The Transformative Power of Gratitude

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Weekly Muse 12 Comments

“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend.” ~Melody Beattie When is the last…

Jul 18

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The Self-Nurturing Practice of Asking for Help

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 6 Comments

“Asking for help does not mean that we are weak or incompetent. It usually indicates an advanced level of honesty and intelligence." -Anne Wilson Schaef Asking for help is a very self-nurturing act. Unfortunately for many of us asking for help is extremely challenging and creates obstacles to…

Jul 11

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Nurturing Healthy Boundaries

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Growth, Health, Inspirations, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 12 Comments

“Lack of boundaries invites lack of respect.” ~Anonymous I love talking about healthy boundaries and have had an amazing opportunity to do so while teaching eleven and twelve-year-old girls about confidence, empowerment, and healthy relationships through the nonprofit Leap to Success. I have been leading a pilot program at…

Jun 27

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Mindfulness and the Power of Fun

By Kelley Grimes Creativity, Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 17 Comments

“The place to be happy is here. The time to be happy is now.” ~Robert G. Ingersoll Have you experienced the amazing power of laughter and fun to bring you effortlessly into the present moment? What is so fabulous about having fun, is that our attention is focused…

May 30

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Choose Authenticity

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 18 Comments

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” ~Brene Brown Last week I explored how empowering it is to embrace…

May 23

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The Power of Choice

By Kelley Grimes Decrease Stress, Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Mindfulness, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 15 Comments

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” ~Nora Ephron I am so inspired by people who have overcome adversity. Throughout my counseling career I have been honored and humbled to witness women heal from their trauma and transform their lives. I am continually amazed at…

May 16

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Nurture Your Value and Worth

By Kelley Grimes Gratitude, Growth, Health, Joy, Love, Peace, Self Compassion, Weekly Muse 24 Comments

"With a daily ritual of self-care, an inner worthiness begins to blossom. Once it does you will find the courage to act in ways that are self-expressive and self-protective. You will start caring for each part of yourself with a fierce and tender concern.” ~Alice Domar Throughout my counseling…

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Leave Your Inner Critic at the Door

Choosing Self-Compassion

Creating Peace Through Mindfulness

The Transformative Power of Gratitude

The Self-Nurturing Practice of Asking for Help

Nurturing Healthy Boundaries

Mindfulness and the Power of Fun

Choose Authenticity

The Power of Choice

Nurture Your Value and Worth

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