by Liz Fava | Identity & Self Esteem, Personal Growth, Uncategorized
“When we plant a rose seed in the earth, we notice that it is small, but we do not criticize it as “rootless and stemless.” We treat it as a seed, giving it the water and nourishment required of a seed. When it first shoots up out of the earth, we...
by Liz Fava | Identity & Self Esteem, Personal Growth, Relationships, Uncategorized
What do you know to be true for you? The idea that a relationship between two people is all about their connection and chemistry is really not the whole story. The reality is that you bring your personality, values, goals, finances, religious beliefs, family and past...
by Liz Fava | Boundaries, Creativity, Stress & Anxiety, Uncategorized
Over the last few weeks, I’ve been posting based around the theme of Thriving Through the Holidays. See some of the former posts here. During the month of December, I seem to have the same exchange over and over again with people. It goes something like...
by Liz Fava | Boundaries, Creativity, Emotions, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety, Uncategorized
Welcome to the next post in our series “Thriving Through the Holidays”. One of the challenges of the holiday season is the loss of a regular routine. Our body likes our regular patterns, and too many changes or a large increase in stress and anxiety can...
by Liz Fava | Communication, Health & Wellness, Relationships, Stress & Anxiety, Uncategorized
One of the things I often notice when talking with people about the holidays is an overall attitude that the holidays happen to us. We feel that it is just a natural part of the holidays to feel stressed, overwhelmed, and depressed. We allow ourselves to be swept...
