Recently, I was on a call with a group of women to plan an upcoming retreat that we will be co-hosting in St. Lucia in October. We got on the topic of Self Care and one woman brought up the need for "Soul Care" and my ears perked up! What hit me was that Soul Care is really about nourishing our nervous system in order to create the conditions to be more grounded and have more balance, ease, and peace in our lives. There is nothing wrong with traditional self-care practices, but in this episode, I encourage you to also include more Soul Care into your daily routine and I provide a few examples ..read more

Mental Health Awareness Month is a great time to focus on self-care practices, however, I recognize that many women face real challenges in accessing the resources and support needed to prioritize their mental health.  For some, it is having unrealistic expectations at work, while others have a lack of support from loved ones in their personal lives and some do not have the financial security to take time off from work to honor their mental health.  In this episode, I share some examples from my own experience and from women that I’ve worked with to highlight the challenges and offer ..read more

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this episode is more like a candid conversation about to reduce the stigma around mental illness.   I’ve had my own journey with my mental health and it has been paved with a lot of courage, vulnerability and acceptance. Not only do I share key statistics, but I also share a bit of my story, along with some ways that we can all collectively break the stigma around mental illness. Ultimately, reducing the stigma around mental illness is a collective effort from individuals, communities, and the world at large.  Here are the key takeaways:  ..read more

This one is for busy professional women who pour so much into their careers and into other people, but neglect to pour back into themselves. Studies show that neglecting self-care can lead to challenges in one's physical health, mental health, relationships, mood, productivity, satisfaction in life, and success. Many women report not having enough time for self-care or feeling guilty when they do take time off. Here are the main points of this episode: Your beliefs and boundaries shape your behaviors and how you spend your time. Get clear on how you're spending your time with a "Time Audit ..read more

Last weekend, I had a meltdown because I realized she was neglecting my relationship with myself. I went on a drive to the beach and sat on a log watching the ocean and birds while reflecting on how important it is to pour into ourselves every day. While it may seem like we don't have the time or we convince ourselves that we will find time later, the truth of the matter is...if we don't make the time, we are sabotaging ourselves. The best way to prioritize your relationship with yourself is to schedule solo time in your calendar as you would any other appointment or meeting because what we p ..read more

When we tend to prioritize everything else before our own physical and mental health, we put ourselves on the fast track to burnout and other health issues. In this episode, I share three things that sabotage our wellbeing. Prioritizing everyone else is sabotaging your physical and mental health Sleep is important for productivity and avoiding burnout Skipping regular checkups with doctors can lead to missing early signs of serious health issues Saying yes to everything leads to neglecting your health and wellness It's time to start saying no to things that don't serve you Make simple shifts ..read more

If you're not waking up every single day and feeling like your life brings you so much joy and feels authentically yours, and you are just so pumped to get the day started, then chances are there are some things that need to change, and it might be around your standards.  You deserve to have a life where your standards and quality of life are high! Here are the key points from this episode: Beliefs, Standards, and Boundaries are all connected. Low standards are often linked to limiting beliefs which impact the quality of your boundaries. Standards are linked to your values and your pri ..read more

In this episode, I share a very raw clip of a conversation that I had with a friend who asked me to summarize the conversation we were having about success, love, loss, and happiness. Here are some gems that I share: We accept things in our lives based on what we believe we deserve. If you don't feel deserving of what you truly want...you will never get it. We have to be honest with ourselves in order to get what we truly want. You are not broken, you just have a block that is getting in the way. If you keep running up against a wall, it may not be about your ability to do it, it may be your ..read more

In this episode, I share how success can come at a cost to your physical and mental health. I've learned that it is important to redefine your definition of success and focus on what you truly desire, rather than trying to have it all.  I share my process of how I work with my clients to achieve greater success in their lives without sacrificing their health and happiness. What got you to your current level of success is not necessarily what will keep you there.  Shift your focus from "Having it all" to having a life that you truly desire and truly nourishes you.  Redefine your ..read more

In this episode of I Buy Myself Flowers, Allison Tibbs discusses how our beliefs dictate our behaviors and how those behaviors can either positively or negatively affect our physical and mental health.  She believes that it is important to be aware of the beliefs we are holding onto in order to create healthier habits and lifestyles.  As an example, she shares her own belief about taking care of herself first thing in the morning is important to give the best version of herself to others.  On the flip side, she also talks about how her past belief that she didn’t matter led her ..read more