HeyJaredCould It Be Better?
A space to help shift what you think, say and do to guide you towards mental and emotional well-being with some parenting hacks thrown in for good measure.
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I’m Not Everyone’s Jam But I Might Be Yours (opens the original)
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Hello!I’m really glad you’re here. Truly. I’ve had the privilege and joy of connecting with many of you through workshops and speaking gigs, classes I’ve taught, maybe an IG reel or two that have gotten some love. However you came to this space, I imagine it’s because something I’ve shared with you has resonated and you’re curious to learn more about what I tend to go on and on about - social emotional fluency.Did you know there are actual, very well-researched competencies that we can develop t
My Worst Days Often Became My Best Days (opens the original)
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Some of the best turns my life ever took started with the worst days I ever had. I’m talking about the grief, the job change, the betrayal, the health crisis, the “this can’t be happening” moments that felt like the end of everything.In those moments, none of this sounded true. All I could see was the wreckage. Could It Be Better? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.<f
We Can Be Stable and Safe, Even When Things Aren't Perfect (opens the original)
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We are taught that “stable” means “perfect.” That if we are safe, our lives must look tidy, our emotions must be regulated and everything must go according to plan. But here is the hard, beautiful truth: You can be stable and safe even when you are emotionally messy. Even when things aren’t perfect.Could It Be Better? is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</div
Placeholders...We All Have Them (opens the original)
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We often hold onto things - not because we love them, but because they are placeholders. We keep the relationship that drains us because it’s familiar. We keep the job that stifles us because it pays the bills. We keep the old story because the unknown feels too terrifying to face.But here is the truth: A placeholder is not enough. It’s just a stand-in for what we actually want. It’s a barrier between you and the life you know is possible.<p class="
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