Self-criticism is something that many of us struggle with. It’s easy to be hard on ourselves when we don’t live up to our own expectations or compare ourselves to others. But constant self-criticism can lead to feelings of shame, anxiety, and low self-esteem. The good news is that we can break free from self-criticism and …
From Self-Criticism to Self-Compassion: Opening the Door Read More »
Have you ever felt like you’re going through the motions of life without really feeling anything? Are you meandering along without any real purpose or passion? Perhaps you’re a spectator watching yourself from a distance or you’re like a submarine drifting undetected, picking up on other people’s emotions but unable to identify your own. If these …
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Self-care used to be just a buzzword to me. I would hear it thrown around in conversations, see it all over social media, and think to myself, “I don’t have time for that.” It wasn’t until I hit a breaking point and realized that I needed to start taking care of myself that I began …
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Work stress is an all-too-common experience for many of us. Whether it’s a heavy workload, a difficult colleague, or uncertainty about the future of our jobs, work stress can feel overwhelming and consume us in a negative way. But the good news is that we have the power to change our relationship with stress and …
Work-life balance is a concept that many of us have heard of, and most likely, have experienced the challenges of trying to achieve it. The idea of balancing our professional and personal lives can feel daunting and overwhelming, leaving us feeling unfulfilled and stressed out. But what if we shift our focus to finding a …
Finding Your Work-Life Flow: A More Realistic Approach to Balance Read More »
When we pursue happiness, we often seek it in external sources – a job promotion, a new relationship, or material possessions. We believe that happiness can be achieved by acquiring or achieving something. But what if the key to happiness lies within us? When we understand the power of our thoughts and emotions, we find …
True Happiness: The Essential Lesson I Wish School Taught Me – 1 Read More »
You know what they say, emotions are like a rollercoaster ride – they can take you up, down, and all around! But don’t worry, that’s totally normal. Here is lesson number 2. This lesson was a really important one, as it helped me to show up everyday with greater peace, clarity and guidance. You can …
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Comparison is a natural human tendency that has been around since the beginning of time. We are wired to evaluate ourselves in relation to others as a way of understanding our place in society. Lesson 3: Comparison is the Thief of Joy In the past, people compared themselves to their peers and neighbors in their …
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In the midst of the overwhelming and demanding nature of daily life, it’s all too easy to let the small joys and blessings slip through our fingers. Looking back on my earlier years, I realize how transformative it would have been if I had learned about the power of gratitude—the practice that has the ability …
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