Hurt people hurt people. When I think about the hurt I felt from what someone said or did to me, I recognize that it was not personal. I took it personally because I believed I was responsible for their behavior and tied my self-worth to how people treated me. Instead of taking what someone does […]
How to Accept Who You Are?
Accepting who you are is a form of self-love. While this is a gift you can give yourself, many people do not feel deserving of love. You might not like who you are, but every part of you deserves love. It might not happen overnight, but with self-compassion, you can begin to accept who you […]
What Are Your Positive Affirmations?
Positive affirmations can build self-esteem, but they do not work for everyone. You can say you are enough 100 times, but saying it isn’t always enough to believe it. If someone says one thing but does another, it can be difficult to trust their words. If what you do does not align with what you […]
How Do You Define Interdependence?
Relationships can bring happiness to many people, but they can become unhealthy when a person defines their identity by who they are dating. It is important to know who you are apart from who you are with. When you lose yourself in relationships, it can indicate codependency. Instead, it is essential to have interdependence to […]
Who Are You?
When you think about who you are, think of it as a puzzle. Who you are represents the image, and the pieces represent the parts of you. The pieces are your interests, passions, goals, beliefs, strengths, and values. One thing for sure is that we are unique individuals and bring something special to the world. […]
How to Heal an Insecure Attachment Style?
You may have heard of the four attachment styles. They are secure, anxious-preoccupied, dismissive-avoidant, and fearful-avoidant. Out of these attachment styles, three are insecure. Your attachment style develops from your early childhood experience with your parents or caregivers. If you have an insecure attachment style, you can heal to form a secure attachment style as […]
What Is Your Relationship Status?
I came across a statistic showing that nearly 50% of adults in the United States are single. Many people are making a conscious choice to be single. Whether you are single or in a relationship, there is always an opportunity for growth. Being single allows you to know yourself, strengthen relationships with family and friends, […]
How Do You Prioritize Your Well-Being?
How are you doing? This question often gets asked by strangers, but when is the last time you ask yourself this question honestly? When was the last time you took a moment to reflect on your mental, emotional, and physical well-being? It is easy to get distracted by your job, friends, and family that you […]
What Brings You Happiness?
Most people want to be happy, but not many people are. While you might believe you are unhappy because you have yet to reach a particular goal in life or have not found your person, happiness is internal. While relationships, money, and material possessions can enhance your happiness, they cannot sustain it. Instead, happiness comes […]
Where Are You at in Life?
Accept Where You Are You are exactly where you are supposed to be. If you are unhappy with where you are at, you might disagree. You might believe you should be further along. You might desire more from life. But you are here. Whether you like it or not, it is important to accept it. […]