Author: Michelle Nason

Healthy Boundaries in Relationships

One of my earliest memories of someone setting a healthy boundary was when I was around 13 years old and my mother’s friend had stopped by to say hello. She was telling my mother that her son had just recently bought a car from his dad after saving for some time. In my naivete and … Continue reading “Healthy Boundaries in Relationships”

Courage

A client and I were recently discussing what courage really is. Finding herself at a crossroads in life, she found that she was scared to death to make a decision about what to do next. She desperately wished she could muster up the courage to move forward. She didn’t feel fulfilled in her current job … Continue reading “Courage”

Self Doubt

In my last blog we focused on fear and how it can take us from a feeling of joy to intense fear in just a blink of an eye. We covered strategies to love ourselves through those moments when the fear is talking louder than love. But, what happens if fear leads to feelings of … Continue reading “Self Doubt”

Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real

How do you handle fear? I’m not talking about the roller-coaster type of fear that leaves you craving more. I am talking about the “What if…” type of fear that shows up unexpectedly. You know the feeling. Everything is going right in your life-work is steady, your relationships are fulfilling, your kids are doing well … Continue reading “Fear: False Evidence Appearing Real”

Learning to Listen

Have you ever wanted to share something that has been bothering you with someone you love? They have hurt your feelings in some way and you want to let them know, but you are scared to share out of fear they may react? You go through the process of psyching yourself up for the conversation, … Continue reading “Learning to Listen”

How Do You Define Family?

Defining family can be a tough thing as the word “family” alone is a powerful word that conjures up multiple different meanings and emotions. How does one put into words all that define how they feel when it comes to what family is?   Oftentimes people will say a family includes a mother, father, and … Continue reading “How Do You Define Family?”

Autumn & Acceptance

  In Central Florida we don’t really get the full experience of seasons so when the temperature dips or the humidity is low, it’s such a blessing! Today was one of those days. As an adult, Autumn means pumpkin spiced lattes, less sunlight in the evening, and prepping for the upcoming holidays. But as a … Continue reading “Autumn & Acceptance”

Silence is Golden (?!)

After driving home from church last Sunday, I pulled up to my home when I realized how quiet it was in my car. I had driven home without the radio on, which if you know me and how much I love music, is a rarity. It came as a complete surprise to me. So I … Continue reading “Silence is Golden (?!)”

Change & Decision Making

  “When is enough, enough?” “How will I know if I’m making the right decision?” These questions have shown up a lot with clients as of late. Whether it be to stay in a situation that isn’t working any longer like a relationship or a job, or choosing to leave, the feelings are the same. … Continue reading “Change & Decision Making”

Where’s there Grace for you in this moment?

It was a normal Tuesday afternoon when as I was heading out of my teaching job and over to my office to see clients, a colleague popped into my classroom to “chat for a quick second.” I knew I had just a few minutes to spare so I obliged. Well, that second turned into 35 … Continue reading “Where’s there Grace for you in this moment?”