What can you learn from the way you treat yourself when you're doing something new? | Diane Sanfilippo

When was the last time you tried something new?

I saw a bunch of Cadbury mini egg inspired nails on Instagram so I figured I’d try some. In hindsight, the black I saw in some inspo posts for the...

I'm sorry. I was wrong. | Diane Sanfilippo

I’m sorry. I was wrong.

Almost exactly one year ago, on 2/3/20, I made a statement: “Food as comfort is not self love.” Here’s the thing about time, experience, perspective, wisdom, and empathy (for ourselves...

Show Up Fully As Yourself | Diane Sanfilippo

Show Up Fully As Yourself

“Thank you for being you.” This is one of my most favorite expressions of gratitude both to receive and to give. Followed closely by the more explicitly stated: “your courage...

How Trusting Yourself Builds Confidence | Diane Sanfilippo

How Trusting Yourself Builds Confidence

Don’t be afraid of what may come. Be more afraid of a willingness to tolerate the pain you are choosing. In a reply to a comment on a blog post,...

A Letter of Gratitude | Diane Sanfilippo

A Letter of Gratitude

Last year around this time I was overwhelmed with gratitude on the eve of my last book release, reflecting on what the last year of my life had been. This...

What I Love About Confrontation | Diane Sanfilippo

What I Love About Confrontation

It’s an unpopular opinion, but I strongly believe that avoiding confrontation does not create more peace in your life. It actually builds resentment, cultivates unhappiness, and *disturbs* your peace. Some...

Overcoming the Fear of the Unknown | Diane Sanfilippo

Overcoming Fear of the Unknown

The biggest reason why people tell me they are holding back in their lives? Fear of the unknown. But here’s the thing: you will *never* know what the future holds....

The Power of Asking for Help | Diane Sanfilippo

The Power of Asking for Help

You may know by now that I *rarely* seek or take advice, but I had an experience recently that almost brought me to the ground. For months I told myself...

Why You Need to Embrace Boundaries | Diane Sanfilippo

Why You Need to Embrace Boundaries

I have been discussing boundaries a lot on Instagram lately, and have been flooded with responses from readers about how they have felt empowered to deepen their relationships as a...