Alex Lovell

Pattern spotted: The rise of ‘toxic positivity’ isn’t just annoying - it’s a systematic suppression of your body’s natural response system. Your #anger, #sadness, and #frustration are data about what’s not working. Forcing a smile doesn’t fix the problem.

🚨 ALIVENESS ALERT: When your workplace says ‘just stay positive’ about legitimate concerns, they’re not promoting #wellness - they’re suppressing your capacity to respond authentically to your environment. Your frustration is information, not a character flaw.

I'm standing in my kitchen yesterday morning, waiting for my Ninja to finish its single-serve magic, and suddenly I want to dance to the music playing from my phone. It's okay to feel this. #authenticity #aliveness

We've trained ourselves to kill joy before it can take its first breath. It's okay to feel this. #authenticity #aliveness

Delight, A Radical Invitation Your day is already full of delight—we must slow down to see it

I’ve realized that the brightest moments often come disguised as everyday scenes: sunlight glinting on a coffee cup, a squeaky grocery cart wheel syncing to a nostalgic tune.

Read my latest blog post, here: https://buff.ly/4j6CU7L

👉🏻 It bridges the gap between the mind’s to-do list and the heart’s longing.
👉🏻 It asks us to stay open, curious, and fully present—even if just for a blink.

Delight is more than a passing feeling. It’s a doorway to a deeper, richer way of living.

👉🏻 It gently reminds us to pause in a busy world.

Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Setting That Next Big Goal You might realize that you are doing it for the wrong reasons.

Sometimes, the biggest obstacle to reaching a goal is realizing you never wanted it.

I break down four reflective questions that saved me from more self-sabotage.

Check out my newest piece: https://buff.ly/3BZS5ij

#GoalSetting
#SelfReflection
#HikingLife
#PersonalGrowth
#AuthenticLiving

Eight Unconventional Questions for Year End Reflection A Different Kind of Year in Review

I almost skipped reflecting on this year—who wants to relive the tough stuff?
But looking back revealed hidden gems of resilience and growth I never saw coming.
Curious what I found? Check out my new essay: https://buff.ly/3PgOqja

#YearInReview #SelfReflection #MindsetShift #ADHDJourney

Whenever I get “too busy” for yoga I always end up regretting it!

Thanksgiving got you feeling #grateful?

Let's go beyond the surface and explore what it means to truly appreciate the good in our lives. New blog post up now! (Linkinbio) #authenticity #mindfulness #thanksgiving

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Overwhelmed? I thought I’d share here a free 10-minute #meditation of mine that can help you melt your stress away. ❤️

I posted it today! It’s in my linkinbio under free meditations.

Totally. And my dreams really do be dreaming after a yoga nidra sesh.

Yoga nidra is truly the best!

Sounds delish!

a #writing ritual of mine?

#baking. 👨🏼‍🍳

and there is nothing like the nutritious and delicious taste of freshly milled flour.

Take me anywhere warmmmmm 😂

It’s my personal proof that healing can happen, but it often happens at its own pace.

And when things come back together, magic happens.

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My first Christmas tree in… 9 years?

I just feel so joyful. Hopeful. Christmasy once again.

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Healing is such a non-linear process.

Who knew that my love of Christmas would finally come back after so many years.

So many years after I pieced together my life again.

I was such a christmasy person.

Until I wasn’t.

I lost my joy.