The way we see ourselves—our identity—and the beliefs we hold about life, love, and what we deserve shape the reality we live every single day. The good news? The key to transformation lies within you, not outside of you.
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Steady ground: Finding your center when everything feels unstable
In our modern world, where threats are often chronic and complex, our stress response can work against us. So how do we find our calm center when things are unstable around us?
Building a better world: How gender equality benefits everyone
Gender equality may seem like a woman’s issue, but it’s not. Closing the gender gap benefits everyone. Women earning more and having equal opportunity and rights benefits our families and communities. The rise of women is not about the fall of men…it’s about equality and prosperity for all.
Loving your body through the seasons of life
Our bodies are our lifelong companions. They carry us through triumphs, challenges, and everything in between. But so often as women, our relationship with our body is damaged by criticism, comparison, and a persistent feeling of not being “enough.” It’s time to rewrite that narrative. It’s time to embrace body positivity and self-acceptance—because every wrinkle, curve, and scar tells a story of resilience, strength, and love!
The power of the pause: Finding clarity in stillness
In our fast-paced world, we often respond to life’s challenges and demands with knee-jerk reactions. But did you know the most powerful thing you can do is not to jump into action…it’s to pause? Here are some practical ways you can incorporate the power of the pause into your daily life…
Dream big: Setting goals that excite & inspire you
So you’ve done the New Year’s resolutions thing and set goals for yourself before. And maybe you’ve even achieved some of them. But often, you find that you lose motivation early in the year. So let’s talk about how to create goals that feel good, that you’ll follow through on.
Wisdom over time: 50 life lessons I wish I’d learned earlier
They say wisdom comes with age, but I believe wisdom comes from reflecting on our experiences to see what we’ve learned, how we’ve grown, and what we need to do differently going forward. So I’d like to share 50 life lessons I’ve learned that I hope will help you too!
The awakening: Why a mid-life crisis can be a true gift
When major life challenges happen, it’s an opportunity to look with fresh eyes at how your life is going…and to make any necessary changes.
Prioritizing yourself: The transformative power of self-care
In our fast-paced, high-stress modern world, it’s more important than ever to prioritize self-care. It’s the foundation for our mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing, as well as for healthy relationships!
The connection between loving ourselves and loving others
Our ability to love ourselves (a.k.a. “self-love”) is closely connected to our ability to love others and have healthy relationships. So in this article, we’ll pull back the curtain and clear up the mystery about what self-love really means, and why it’s so important…
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Karen Strang Allen
Karen is a love and empowerment coach for single women. Widowed at 22 and separated at 35, Karen’s mission is to help single women feel great about who they are and create a life they love so they attract their dream partner.