We wait and work and waste our whole lives away searching for self-love that external things promise to bring. And even when we collect these checklist items, the right job, the right home, the right person, the right time, no one tells you that you might still feel like you are doing everything wrong. And even if these factors bring you happiness and success, (which I hope they do), none of these external factors can make you love you, unless you choose to. But, you can. I want all of you, to love them, but still choose you. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

It’s 1 year of The Shea Way Podcast and I’m discussing reconnecting versus restarting when it comes to a new year, a new goal, and a new perspective. Every late December/early January people want to restart their whole lives. Wipe the slate clean. But then what’s left? A desire you outgrow and a goal that you internalize as a mess-up. You don’t have to do this to yourself. You don’t have to restart completely. You don’t have to run a marathon before you’ve wiggled a toe. You don’t have to dedicate your life, or your year, before you’ve tried five minutes. That goal? Go after it, imperfectly. Make a mess of it. Make it work for you. Make it yours. You won’t make this year your year by forgetting all the others. You’ll make this your year by learning from all the others, while re-connecting with your most authentic and best self along the way. ~ xoxo. shea. 🌹

In this episode I discuss working out, and what usually goes wrong. Aka comparison, competition, and a desire for physical proof of progress.

Listen along with your coffee, tea, or drink of choice as you relax with me in this Peace Party where I will be reading Chapter Two, The Vanishing Glass, from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Hope this brings you some peace, or brings you whatever you need. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

A new segment called “Peace Parties” that will mainly consist of me, reading...something...and just adding some commentary and hanging out! Beginning this first installment with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Chapter One. Listen while you drink your coffee, tea, while you drive, while you work, whatever it may be. I hope this brings a little peace! ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

The only thing you can control is yourself. And the person you spend the most time with, is yourself. So don’t you want that to be the best relationship you’re in? I know I do. So step one, stop pretending. You know your past hurt, but you can also know your present can be healing. For your future...face your fears, and your feelings. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

Discussing the balance between being with yourself while learning to be without something else, letting go while looking in, and growing up while growing in. And remembering to do all this with love and compassion for ourselves and others. ❤️ ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

We’ve all been there. Putting something off for one reason, or another, or an entire list of reasons. In this episode I talk about the correlation between procrastination and Perfectionism/Imposter Syndrome & Mental Health. Plus how often in the planning stages we worry about the “post” so intensely, we erase our “present”. And how sometimes the best pep talk is, “Hey, that’s okay. I feel the same way.” You’re not alone. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

Reminding yourself that you are valid and valued during a time of loss is crucial to a healthy healing process. Take time to yourself and take time to trust your intuition. Take time to feel your feelings, find what you need and acknowledge that it’s okay not to be okay. Feel what you feel, need what you need, and give yourself to yourself while you heal your heart. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹

Let this be a reminder that it’s okay to have the bad days. And let it be a reminder that there are greater things out there, waiting for you to go get them. You are greater than what is making you anxious. ~ xoxo. s. 🌹