Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

New Year, New You?

New Year, new you? Do you love setting new year’s resolutions and goals? How do we know when we have too many goals that will just lead to burnout and feelings of failure? Let’s chat about setting gentle goals and remembering how awesome you already are!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Challenging the Status Quo as a People-Pleaser

It’s tough to challenge the status quo when you’re a recovering people-pleaser. We are rewarded for following the rules & being quiet, even if those rules keep us burned out, exhausted, & unhappy.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Making Boundaries Actually Work

Setting, enforcing, & maintaining boundaries is usually easier said than done for recovering people-pleasers. Let’s explore how to manage the consequences of setting boundaries.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Creating Your Ideal, Aligned Life

What does your aligned life look like? When you allow yourself to dream…how would you be spending your time and energy? Let’s chat about the ways in which you can make your dream life come true!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Women’s Courage is Contagious

Courage is contagious. The permission, strength, and power we exchange when we act bravely and witness others like us acting bravely is amazing and life changing. Women empowering women!

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Only 5-10 mins for Moms?

Moms, especially highly-sensitive ones, need more than 5-10 minutes to themselves per day. Why do blogs & magazines normalize that? It’s unsustainable and insulting.

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Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D. Desiree S. Howell, Ph.D.

Self-Care is a Necessity

Self-care alone won’t cure burnout but it is an essential component of the recovery journey. Also, self-care is not just bubble baths and shopping trips. Self-care is boundaries, clear communication, & consistently checking in with your own needs and desires.

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