There’s a lot of buzz around connecting these days. We also hear a lot about people feeling disconnected. It’s ironic since there’s so much technology to connect us. What I’m seeing is that it’s being used in the wrong ways much of the time. The world (thanks to technology) is a much smaller place now in some ways, yet overwhelmingly …
Insecurity is something that is not unique among any one person. It’s something most of us experience, whether in small or large quantities. Being insecure does not automatically mean being weak in nature; however, if it persists it can lead to overthinking, comparing yourself to others, fear of rejection, needing constant reassurance, and more. Typically it’s a learned issue and …
If you’ve ever felt confident on the outside but unworthy on the inside, you’re not alone. Self-worth is a topic I’ve gone very deep into over the last few years. It was perplexing to me why I appeared confident to others — and even felt confident at times — but never truly felt worthy of the good things that happened. …
Our mindset dictates much of our lives. It’s multi-faceted, and it’s not one size fits all. Our brains develop from our nature and our nurture, and everything in between, and each of us is 100% unique. Of course there are some common threads among us, but we are all wildly different beings, and that can be a great thing. Your …
I wasn’t always an optimist. The household I grew up in never felt optimistic or positive, and I remember thinking that optimism was for dreamers. Maybe it is, and I would now consider myself a dreamer, and overjoyed about it. Over the years, with much practice and interest in becoming a more positive person, I can confidently say that I …
Friendships are an area of my life that I have grown to realize is in the top tier of importance. As I grow older, I see that my friends are the people who show up in my life the most. My family of origin story is very complicated and complex, and I’ve opted to distance myself from them. So, over …
I’d like to start with a general definition of what growth mindset is. One definition is this: growth mindset is the belief that your abilities, intelligence, and skills are not fixed traits, but can be developed over time through effort, learning, and persistence. When you adopt a growth mindset it is a choice. Many of us think we are at …
Saying no. How does that make you feel inside when you read that? If you’re a woman (especially), it’s likely to make you feel uneasy, uncomfortable, squeamish, and all sorts of other negative things. Hating to disappoint people is something many people, particularly women, have been conditioned to think is bad. Putting others first is some type of heroic act, …
It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I started to deep-dive into what self-worth actually is. I heard a woman named Jamie Kern Lima on a podcast talk about it, and the difference between self-confidence and self-worth. My reaction upon listening to how she spoke about it was visceral, and it set me on a path to discover …
Sleeping is something that I was told on repeat by my mother that I did not enjoy as a baby and toddler. It was likely because I lived in a chaotic household and was stressed out, but naturally (in her opinion) I was simply the issue. Nowadays, sleep has become a huge part of 24 hour day, and I realize …
