When You’re Overwhelmed with Being an Adult

When I was asked to be a part of an article about feeling overwhelmed, I thought it was a joke. Why did I think it must have been a joke? Well, it came at a time when I was really overwhelmed. At this particular time, I was getting ready to go on maternity leave with my second baby. A time when I was trying to manage work, a growing household, and a major new role in my life....aka super overwhelmed.

Christina CruzDecember 3, 2018Comment

How to Deal with an Especially Cruel Inner Critic

If I placed a microphone inside your head and listened to your thoughts— the voice inside your head, what would that voice sound like? Is that voice sensitive, understanding and supportive? Or is your voice negative, critical, and a down right bully? For most of us, our inner critic knows how to pull us down rather than lift us up. It’s time to change our inner dialogue and learn a new love language.

Christina CruzOctober 15, 2018inner critic, Perfectionist, Perfectionism, Anxiety, Depression, Self Criticism, Self Esteem, Self CompassionComment

Letting go of high expectations helped me become a happier mama

A few month ago I wrote a personal essay reflecting on my first year of motherhood. You can read it below or you can access my essay here, which was published in mother.ly.

Christina CruzFebruary 16, 2018perfectionism, Perfectionist, Expectations, Women, motherhood, mama, mother, mom, mindfulness, presence

Are You A Perfectionist?

When I tell people I work with perfectionists, often times I am met with either a startled look on their face as if they know I'm talking about them, or genuine curiosity from people who think they might be a perfectionist.