How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We are well-versed in how to show love to others through words and actions, whether expressing love to our child, spouse, parent, or dear friend. We know how to invest in others, giving them our best. Let’s go...
Personal Development Archives
The Art of Journaling: 8 Steps To Self-Discovery and Connection
In our fast-paced, modern world, it's easy to become disconnected from ourselves amidst the constant barrage of external stimuli and distractions. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a simple yet powerful tool that can help us reconnect with our inner selves –...
If You Want Respect, You Have To First Treat Yourself With Respect
Have you ever observed the way men treat other men, compared to how they treat women, can look very different? It's especially apparent here in the South, where I live in Atlanta, Georgia. If you are a tall, white man, you are "the man". ...
5 Ways We Give Our Power Away + How To Reclaim It
Today, I wanted to share some of the ways in which we inadvertently give our power away, and how self-love can help us keep our power. There are many subtle ways we relinquish control over our lives and allow external sources to influence our...
What Does It Mean To Take “Emotional Responsibility”?
This was once a big "aha" moment for me. I hope you find it helpful too. Emotional responsibility is a powerful concept that has the potential to transform your life. It means realizing that no one outside of yourself is to blame for how you feel about...
Why Are Women Expected To Smile Even If We Don’t Feel Like It?
Do you ever feel compelled to smile when walking past a complete stranger, even if you really don't feel like it? One day I became conscious of the fact that I was doing this. It was as if I automatically felt it was my responsibility to try to make random...
Is Fear Hindering You From Pursuing What You Really Want?
Have you ever wanted to do something that really lit you all up inside at just the thought of it? But then, when you started to think about the logistics of actually getting it started, you freaked out, and perhaps even gave it up, because fear got in the way?...
How Your Beliefs Can Prevent You From Thriving In Life
"The meaning that you give an event is the belief that attracted it." - Dr. Joe Vitale Are you aware of the term “limiting beliefs”? When I discovered what this was, it was one of the biggest “aha” moments of my adult life. As someone who...
The Benefits Of Owning Your Whole Story
Why do we feel that it's necessary to hide who we are? Why do we behave like actors on the stage of our very own lives? I do believe we all have a story to tell. But if what we share is not the real story, the entire story, the...
Why It’s Important To Invest Your Money In Yourself
When you love a person, you make time for them. You speak kindly to them. You do nice things for them. You want them to feel worthy and know how much you love them. You do things for them to bring them happiness. You deserve the same love and kindness...
Quietude: The Importance of Connecting With Ourselves
We have all seen a group of people sitting together in a restaurant waiting for their meal - and everyone is on their phone. Maybe we’ve even done this ourselves when we’re out with friends or family. Or, in any moment of inactivity, our first instinct...
Ten Ways We Keep Ourselves From Being Happy
Is it important that we prioritize our happiness? Seems like an easy enough question, right? Being happy results in living a fuller, more rewarding life, every single day through the experience of satisfaction, enjoyment, and meaning. ...
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