Tag Archives: self love

Self Care vs Self Comfort: What do you really need?

By Molly Mahar | Published April 3, 2013

When “self-care” turns into nights spent curled on the couch with cupcakes watching entire seasons of old shows, you may be walking a fine line. When the delicious solo glass of wine on the porch turns into the bottle and late night ex-texting, you’ve thrown your care under the bus. When rewarding yourself with a shopping trip becomes the only way to lift your spirits, your pampering is becoming dangerous.

When caring for yourself turns into distracting or numbing or avoiding, it’s time to pause. It’s time to check in with yourself — what are you really craving in those moments?

Posted in Inspiration, Molly, Popular, Tips & Tools | Also tagged self compassion, self indulgence, self-care, self-comfort 3 Comments

And All That’s Left is Goodbye

By Nicole K | Published February 1, 2013

And now the time has come to say goodbye. I hate goodbyes – like really hate them. I’ve been known to stay friends with people or stay in relationships far too long because I have such an aversion to goodbyes. And As my Elevate loves can tell you, I’m a goodbye crier. I will try [...]

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Nicole: On the Record and Oversharing

By Nicole K | Published January 25, 2013

It’s totally bittersweet for me, but I think this was my most favorite week of the whole season! It was so much fun to see the questions my fellow Season 7 rockstars came up with and I had a blast answering them. You may learn a few things about me that you didn’t want to know and for that I don’t really apologize…I’m quirky and I’m told its a pretty lovable trait. ENJOY!

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So much Inspiration, Self-Love and Authenticity

By Nicole K | Published December 14, 2012

The last few weeks I’ve experienced quite a range of emotions – from soul-aching sadness to heart-melting happiness. It has been quite a ride, but I’ve never felt more alive than I do right now.

Posted in All Posts, Inspiration, Life Lesson, Nicole, Season 7 | Also tagged authenticity, big dreams, Clarity, dreams, happiness, Inspiration, joy, Life Lessons, living in the present, love, Loving Yourself, nicole, nicole stratejoy season 7, self-awareness, Stratejoy Nicole 1 Comment

Jumping Into the Unknown

By Nicole K | Published December 7, 2012

I know I can’t let fear rule my life. At some point I have to choose to jump into the unknown or remain in the same stagnant place I’ve been. I’m trying hard to work up the courage to jump because I really don’t want to be in the same place when November 2013 rolls around.

Posted in All Posts, Job/Career/Work, Mamahood, Nicole, Season 7 | Also tagged authenticity, big dreams, career, Clarity, Fear, goals, motherhood, nicole, nicole season 7 stratejoy, self-awareness 1 Comment

The Peace that Comes from Naming your Passion

By Nicole K | Published November 2, 2012

I want to be a model of a woman who loves herself, who finds joy in ordinary places, who celebrates her individuality – and I want to pay it forward.

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Learning to move forward even when life isn’t perfect

By Nicole K | Published October 12, 2012

I know, life isn’t always going to go perfectly. In fact, it will likely be filled with many unexpected challenges. My hope is that I can get to a point where those challenges don’t set off a negative mental spiral. A point where I can treat myself with the love and forgiveness that I would show to others.

Posted in All Posts, Life Lesson, Nicole, Season 7 | Also tagged big dreams, Clarity, goals, letting go, life, nicole, nicole season 7 stratejoy, self doubt, self-awareness, writing 10 Comments

Challenging everything I thought I knew

By Nicole K | Published September 28, 2012

At some point, I have to choose between continuing to let my fears rule my life, or taking a risk that other people will accept me and all my self-percieved flaws

Posted in All Posts, Family, Inspiration, Life Lesson, Nicole, Quarterlife Crisis, Season 7 | Also tagged fierce love, motherhood, nicole season 7 stratejoy, self doubt, stratejoy 4 Comments

Do Unto Others

By Arielle | Published July 16, 2012

I’ve been able to see that if I withhold my judgments, especially the pre-judgments, people can be so much more amazing than I thought they were.

Posted in All Posts, Arielle, Life Lesson, Season 6 | Also tagged acceptance, fierce love, stratejoy, vulnerability 8 Comments

Giving Up Perfect for Good Enough

By Sarah | Published July 8, 2012

In some ways, as a toddler-mom, I feel I’m getting the chance to re-do that child part of myself that got lost in seeking As and perfection. My boss, a three-foot-tall, animal cracker eating tyrant, doesn’t give out many sparkling reviews. And she gives me no time to make anything perfect. She only gives me 10 seconds to figure out what I’m going to do and act accordingly. I make mistakes often, and I make up everything as I go along.