Posts by brooke
The Impact of Expectations
I am a dreamer. I see the way I want my life to look, spaces to look, relationships to look way before it actually happens. I see it playing like a movie in my head. The clothes I am wearing, the car I am driving, the way my husband and I speak to one another,…
Read MoreWhat does family systems mean and how does it impact my relationships?
As an individual we are a part of so many systems. A family system, social system, cultural system, religious system and so on. Sometimes, it is easy to forget how much that system impacts us and vice versa. This week I want to focus on the family system and really break down what is means…
Read MoreWhat is self-esteem and how do I increase it?
A few years ago I was in therapy, and my therapist brought up exploring my self esteem. My first reaction was to become defensive. I didn’t feel like I lacked self-confidence, I’ve always felt secure in my ability to put myself out there. But then I got curious. If even the suggestion of exploring my…
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