Bara’s Blog
Step inside my head with me!
Would you like to say goodbye to a fear of rejection? Overcome social anxiety? Experience uninhibited joy, create better relationships, or build confidence and self esteem?
Here I share my own personal stories and tips and tricks on how to accomplish all of that and more!
How to Set Clear and Healthy Boundaries: 3 Tricks
Much of what I learned about the right way to say no (to enforce my boundaries) came from a Google search I conducted in 2013: “How to break up over the phone?”
How to Manifest Money (or Whatever You Want, Really)
I know how to manifest, so I could just focus on that… but first I decided to reflect. Was I holding myself back in any way? The answer came in quick–I was. With the three $100 bills hidden away in my closet.
The Universe had gifted me them a few months ago, but I had yet to fully receive them.
I get that this might sound a little weird, which is why I was hesitant to write this blog in the first place.
5 Tips on How to Improve a Relationship (Like Mine With My Dad)
My healing journey kicked into high gear when I moved in with my parents in my 30’s. Being home with my parents was great at first. My anxiety about their health dropped significantly once I was able to police their actions in person. As the days stretched into weeks, it began to get more difficult…
Compassion Can Change Your Life! Here’s How to Develop It
What is most memorable about my compassion journey is the moment that I realized I wanted to increase my compassion for others.
I was so angry I couldn’t think straight.
How to Develop a Mindfulness Practice (aka a Meditation Routine)
Part of the reason I struggled when learning how to meditate was that I didn’t truly understand what my goal was. I thought it was to make my mind go blank, which I found impossible (likely because I’m human). Even when I did get my mind to quiet down during meditation I’d discover that I was thinking about how I quieted it down! It was an incredibly frustrating process that I could have avoided by understanding what mindfulness truly is.
Create Real-Life Connection & Relationships With These Tips
Fortunately, as with any skill, we can get better at connecting with others! It tends to get easier the more we practice. This means that with some work and perseverance through initial discomfort, most of us will be able to create relationships that feel good, overcome social anxiety, and enjoy everyday interactions more. The tips I share below have helped others, including myself, and I’d love for you to try them on too!
Enjoy Life More by Increasing Your Sense of Connection: 2 Simple Steps
I like to focus on two main pillars when it comes to building connection: connection with self and connection with others. I believe that when we do the work in these areas the rest comes naturally. We begin to feel more connected with our environment and the giant snake we encounter when walking down Bourbon Street. Even if we’ve historically been TERRIFIED of snakes