Category: Personal Growth

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On Anxiety, Nuance, and Trusting Yourself

Sometimes the advice we get creates more problems than solutions. Here are a few thoughts on some anxiety advice I heard, and on developing trust in yourself.

Are Big Life Changes Worth It?

Are they worth it? A question that new clients (who want to make changes in their life but it’s also scary) sometimes ask me is,

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Painful Thoughts Around Spending Money

I’ve gotten back from my vacation, and it’s got me thinking about my relationship with money.

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What I Know About Rest

I’m not great at resting, but I’ve learned a lot and have gotten a lot better at it over the last few years. Here’s my observations of what resting is.

Big news!

I’m now officially a Professional Certified Coach!!! Here are a few reflections on this milestone.

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Why Personal Growth Work Feels So Scary

Personal growth can feel intimidating and frightening, and it can be hard to tell why that is. Here are some of my thoughts on it.

I’m Never Buying These Again

I keep forcing myself to wear uncomfortable things, but there’s no shame in, and nothing wrong with, stopping.

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A Short Reflection On My Own Interior Healing Journey

I used to push pain away and think it didn’t affect me anymore. That wasn’t as true as I thought it was.

Why are things more annoying in autistic self-discovery?

In figuring yourself out, you might find yourself getting more annoyed by specific things. Here’s what’s happening.

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The Chrysalis of Autism Discovery

A personal reflection on the interior process (confusion, discomfort, and transformation) of accepting my autistic identity.

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I’m Not Broken, But I Have Been Hurt

I used to despair that I was always a little (or a lot) different no matter how hard I tried to fit in. Figuring out I’m autistic explained why, but created a complicated relationship with that feeling of being broken.

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Unlearning Internalized Ableism: A Short Intro

Do you harangue yourself about the things you should do, even when you’re physically unable and they don’t actually, really, absolutely, need to be done?

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ABA

A Quick Q&A on Behavior Therapy

Behavior therapies have been the standard “treatment” for autism for a long time, but are losing popularity. Here’s a little on my position in this regard.

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Personal Growth

New Year’s Reflections and Intentions

A few prompts to reflect on the previous year and to set intentions for the next.

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