Have you ever been in such a tough place emotionally, that you just feel stuck there? Or maybe you are there now? The rough things you are dealing with - the loss, the pain, the overwhelm - you just can’t shake them, and they sometimes feel all-consuming.  So much so, that daily life feels really hard right now. It could be that you have moved past the hardest part of it, but life is just duller and less joyful because you never got resolve, true healing or closure on that pain. If you can relate to any of this, then there is something that can help - journaling.

 Did you know that there is scientific evidence that shows us how journaling can not only help us better process our emotions and experiences, but it will also change our brains for the better? Hey, there is a reason that as adolescents most of us kept a diary. Somehow, we inherently knew that we needed to write stuff down.

 Here are my top 3 benefits of journaling for mental health:

• Journaling reduces...

What if I told you that you could move past your divorce and really heal your heart in a few simple steps?  Sounds amazing right? Well, you can do it because I did it. Now, don't let me mislead you… these steps are simple… but they are not easy. Let's face it, if it were easy, you would have already done it, right?

Take it from me… I am somewhat of a professional divorce survivor. But I have been able to do more than survive, I have learned to thrive in all areas of my life, because I have found true healing. After much reflection, and many mistakes, I can now see the processes that worked to move me forward and the things that brought real healing. And I just need to share it.

It breaks my heart to see you and so many other hurting people that are stuck in heartbreak, insecurity, fear and other strongholds that keep you from living a life marked by wholeness, purpose, and joy. Now, don't get me wrong here… it isn't like I did everything right. I am...