Not getting anywhere in therapy? Have you considered this?

March 15, 2022 by Kyira Wackett in Self-Love

I have felt this way as a client and a therapist. The stagnancy and annoyance where it seems like all you do is come in and give an update about your week or complain about the same things that were bothering you the last time. You talk in circles around an issue but stay tethered to the same anchor points.

You start to wonder what you are even doing in therapy — is this even helping?

You are already overwhelmed and have little time and energy left to give. You consider leaving. But is that what's best? Is the problem the therapist? Is it something else? Before making a decision on whether or not to end your work with your therapist, consider the following:

The power of a daily gratitude practice

September 14, 2021 by Kyira Wackett in Self-Love

This simple practice is one of immense power and possibility. And, unfortunately, like many of the most helpful routines and rituals in our lives, this practice can often get overlooked, pushed to the back burner or become laden with pressure and misconception that makes it difficult to engage in.

So, let’s break it down, demystify it a bit and figure out the best way you can make a practice of gratitude work for you in your life!

First off…Why is gratitude so important?

Check out my short YouTube video that talks about what barriers and misconceptions we have about gratitude and some of the most important benefits of expressing and cultivating a mindset rooted in gratitude can have not only in our own lives but in the impact we can have in the world overall.

How can you bring this into your life in a sustainable way that does not require a lot of time?

FACT: Self Care is NOT a Luxury

July 15, 2020 by Kyira Wackett in Self-Love

Self-Care & Self-Compassion.

An over-saturated topic that often leaves one feeling annoyed and overwhelmed when talking about it. We have all been told to take better care of ourselves. We all know the phrase “Put your own oxygen mask on first”. No one needs me to say it to you again. It would be like assuming that someone who smokes needs to be told it’s bad for them.

And yet, compassion fatigue, resentment, neglecting one’s mental and physical health and the inability to put one’s self first contribute to the highest rates of burnout, chronic health issues and more.

So…what gets in the way?

Problem: The misconception about what self-care is.

Who is in control — you or your cell?

February 18, 2020 by Kyira Wackett in Self-Love

It’s such a weird question to think about and yet, for many of us, the answer is not clear. How many of you would be willing to hand over your devices for a month? How many of you would commit to no social media for a week? Or feel like you could function without access to your phone for the day?

While we would all wish we could raise our hands, knowing it is the “healthy” or “better” choice, most of us would keep our hands down for this poll. And even some of you saying, “well, yeah I would do that, no problem,” I call bullshit. Why?

What's wrong with being confident?

July 08, 2019 by Kyira Wackett in Self-Love

For too long, the only thing I was confident about was that I would never be able to be confident being myself.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could stop feeling perpetually less than? Confident in who we are. Rooted in ourselves and unfettered by the words, norms and expectations of others.

Well, in short, it IS possible. AND, it takes a LOT of f*cking work!

I have been on a quest for confidence for over 20 years and feel like I am just starting to figure out the steps to actually feeling it versus pretending I do to get through a moment or point in time.