LOVE Yourself: A New Blog Series

I have had some seriously concerning conversations recently with music instructors, therapists, business owners, friends, family, students, and parents alike and have a few things we need to chat about.  Originally, everything was going to fit into one quick post about about loving yourself, your body, your business, and self care, but the more I talked with people these past couple weeks the more I realized I need to write a series.  I’m going to tackle this topic from a variety of angles over the next few weeks and hope that you will follow along on the journey. Some of the topics I want to touch on include: Self Care Financial Stability Better Business Practices Loving the Skin You Are In and Burn Out Do you have an ideas for this upcoming series?  Anything you want to hear more about?  Is there something YOU need to say?? Comment below or on my social media sites!  I’d love to include you in this new adventure! Stay Tuned for the first post SOON!!!   Read More

Finding Balance – Physical Wellness

I’m not going to lie, there is a TON going on in my world right now.  This year I’ve taken on several large projects (including my wedding) on top of my already nearly full-time case load.  All I can say, is thank goodness I don’t have kids yet! Perhaps, in the future, yes, but I don’t know how moms do it!  Kudos to all those moms out there who are doing it all!  You are truly amazing (and Happy Belated Mother’s Day!) Because I’ve taken on SO MUCH this year, I’m having to find ways to make it all work.  I was talking to a friend the other day who knew exactly the feeling of not giving any one thing your ALL and trying to play catch up on every front.  It’s tough and I really dislike feeling that way. So, I’ve started taking some initiative.  As therapists, we preach about self-care.  How many people actually take the time to stop and take care of themselves though?  I believe it is incredibly important, so I’m working to restore some sense Read More

Resolution Check-In

At the beginning of the year, I made a post with some of my New Year’s Resolutions.  I outlined my hopes and dreams for the coming year as well as some specific goals I wanted to accomplish.  While it is all good and well to make those goals, sometimes a check-in is needed.  Though I didn’t post many specific things on the blog, I definitely journaled about them. This check-in is prompted by two amazing visits I had over the past couple days.  Because of my location, travel, and busy schedule, I often go MONTHS without talking to another music therapist, especially about my practice or myself.  On Friday, I had the opportunity to talk business strategy with Kat Fulton and today I had the pleasure of sitting down for coffee with Rachel Rambach.  Both are amazing and inspirational people, especially in the world of music therapy.  If you haven’t checked them out, I highly recommend doing so!  They got me thinking about my goals and what I have on my agenda. My original goals were growth, balance, and sustainability Read More