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Melissa Koons
Jan 5, 20227 min read
An Open Letter to Anyone Who Made Me Doubt Myself:
I know when I’m wrong and I own it. I know when I’m right, too. I’m going to own that, as well. No more maybes.
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Melissa Koons
Oct 4, 20215 min read
There are No Leagues, Only Mindsets
Delve into the social construct of “leagues” and the toxic mindset that it perpetuates.
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Melissa Koons
Feb 15, 20213 min read
It's Okay to Forget
When overcoming life’s hardships, leaving the past in the past and moving forward is sound advice but it also seems insurmountable.
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Melissa Koons
Dec 23, 202011 min read
Self-Love is the Best Kind of Love
You are who you are because of all the parts that make the whole and you, exactly as you are, are worthy of love.
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Melissa Koons
Nov 14, 20206 min read
Forgiveness: It's for You and Here's Why
"Forgive those who hurt you." I hate this advice. I fought this advice, until I finally understood why forgiveness was so important.
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Melissa Koons
Oct 1, 20205 min read
Unlearning Behaviors That No Longer Serve Us
As we go through life we have a variety of experiences. We develop behaviors that help us get through it—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20207 min read
Take Care of Yourself and Stay Well
There's a lot going on across the world right now. There's a lot of uncertainty which can cause panic—and is. There is one thing that I...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20206 min read
We Can't All be Elsa: Stop Saying "Let it Go"
"Let it go" is sage advice. There are many situations in life when this is prudent. That road rage? Let it go. That conflict with your...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20206 min read
End of the Year: Looking Back with Gratitude, Looking Forward with Hope.
Whenever the end of the year is upon us it can release a hurricane of emotions: relief, anger, weariness, disappointment, sadness, and a...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20204 min read
How to Identify You Need a Change
When it comes to taking care of yourself and providing self-care, the first step can often be the most difficult, but it's also the most...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 202010 min read
What Living With Anxiety Feels Like
Anxiety is a condition that can be very difficult to explain to people who do not live with anxiety on a daily basis. What makes it so...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20204 min read
5 Things People Living With Anxiety Want You to Know
Almost everyone, at one time or another, will experience anxiety. It can be right before a big test and you suddenly panic that all your...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20205 min read
Be Kinder to Yourself
Be Kinder to Yourself. It's easy to be over-worked and over-stressed. Living is hard work. There are bills to be paid, family and...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20204 min read
Why Self-Care is Important
It seems that everywhere you turn, there is some new article or another prompting you to invest in “self-care.” Advertising teams have...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20207 min read
I Am Not Productive
I am not productive, and I know why. I can't blame my environment, it's all in my head. I am not productive. Well, I am not as productive...
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Melissa Koons
Aug 29, 20207 min read
I Urge You To Be Nervous
Ignore the advice that tells you being nervous is an awful thing you have to repress. Instead, I urge you to be nervous. Being nervous...
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