Many people believe achieving a goal will make them happy. But they don’t realize the joy in the process. Your goal or dream might not bring you the happiness you think it will. Instead of finding our happiness in an external outcome, we can shift our perspective to focus on the process. By doing this, we learn to […]
What Is Your Relationship with Money?
People are known as either savers or spenders. While how we manage money can reveal our financial habits, it doesn’t fully capture the emotional side of our decision-making. For some, saving might be motivated by the dream of buying a house, while others may spend money on travel to create memorable experiences. Understanding how we […]
Why Rejection Isn’t Personal?
Everyone faces rejection at some point, but not everyone reacts the same way. While some take it personally, others view it as an opportunity. Rejection doesn’t determine your worth or your future. Instead of taking it personally, recognize it as a sign that something better is coming. Adopting this mindset can empower you to keep […]
Why Do You Take Things Personally?
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 […]
What Are Your Intentions for the Year?
I frequently hear people discussing their goals, hopes, and dreams for the year. While having aspirations is beneficial, being intentional in taking action to achieve your goals is equally important. It is good to dream, but turning those dreams into reality is even better. Here are some strategies to help you be more intentional about […]
What Story Are You Telling Yourself?
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional. I find myself stuck in the past, and I recognize that it is a sign of unhealed trauma. I told myself stories that exacerbated the pain. I realize that I have the power to change the storyline. I can write a story with a good ending. I can write a […]
What Beliefs Are Holding You Back?
When you look at your life, are you happy with where you are? If you answered no, have you ever considered the beliefs that might be holding you back? Limiting beliefs can be detrimental to you achieving your goals and dreams. I want to help you identify common beliefs that may prevent you from having […]
Where Do You Want to Be?
Photo by Arina Krasnikova from Pexels Reflecting on my life, I feel content with where I am. But I remember a time when I wasn’t. I believed that life would be better if things went my way. Although external circumstances can impact our happiness, they do so only to a small degree. I eventually realized […]