Author: allysonapsey

What if all we focused on was making other lives better because we were part of it? I was deeply moved by this quote by John O’Leary when I read it recently, and I cannot stop thinking about it. “The goal of our lives is not status or ease, but leading, serving, elevating & inspiring… Continue reading Is your life better because of me?

The focus on self-care over the past few years has left many of us inspired to take better care of ourselves, which is exactly the point. That's wonderful. Some, however, have felt like the talk around "self-care" has missed the mark a bit and the pressure to "do self-care" has inadvertently created anxiety and guilt.… Continue reading Shifting from Self-Care to Wellness

I am 44 years old and there are still many things about myself that I don’t like. However, as I get older and (hopefully) wiser, the scale is tipping and I like more about myself than I dislike. That is a gift not only to me, but to the rest of the people in my… Continue reading More learner or more teacher?