I grew up in a dysfunctional family where love was something I had to prove worthy of by behaving according to what was expected of me. My parents would say something like “being a good student,” but then show that it was something else through their attitudes, actions, and reactions. They really expected me to take responsibility for others. So…
Category: Self-Growth
Do You Realize That Time + Energy = Your Life?
We’re busy navigating and trying to make the best of our lives, so we often forget to check in with our inner voice to see where we’re at and where we’re headed. Most importantly, we neglect to ask ourselves if we still want to continue in the direction we’re going. Let’s be honest. You don’t always know where you’re headed…
Are You Ready To Reinvent Yourself?
People who dislike challenges think that a creative mind is something you’re either born with or not. These people tend to have a fixed mindset. Those who accept challenges as part of life believe that talent and skill are things you develop by doing stuff you’re not good at. They possess a growth-based, more flexible mindset. In which one of…
How Much of a Perfectionist Are You?
Perhaps you’ve noticed, like me, that creative minds tend to be perfectionists. And I’m going to guess that you’re also one of us. Because if you didn’t want to create a better life for yourself, you probably wouldn’t be reading this. ;-) There are always two sides to any equation, and being a perfectionist is no exception. The brighter side…
5 Tools To Manage Your Stress and Fear
Can you think of at least 3 things that stress you out? I’m sure this is an easy request, since we live in such a taxing world. It fills our minds with bad news and all sorts of fears on a regular basis. If you fall prey to all this toxic energy, you’ll feel its effects on a physical, mental,…
How To Develop Emotional Flexibility
Since ancient times spiritual teachers have stated that the key to life is to live without fear. And that’s exactly what you did when you were born. Not because you didn’t have the responsibilities you have now (although of course, those make life more challenging), but because you were born fearless. You expected life to bring you what you needed…
What Are You Really Craving?
Do you feel like there’s something missing in your life? Perhaps it’s a job or business you believe you’d really enjoy, a loving relationship, or success and recognition for what you do. And if you already have those things you’ve always wanted, are you still craving new experiences or connections (or more stuff)? Well, it’s natural for the mind to…