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The Approval of Others.

We walk on eggshells just to please others. We do what they want us to do because it’s just easier. We accept the status quo because everyone around us seems okay with it. We tip toe through life making other people happy. Not because it is what we want, but because we think we’ll win … Continue reading »
The Approval of Others.
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What if?

“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because her trust is not on the branch, but on it’s own wings. Always believe in yourself.” ~Unknown If you had such extreme confidence that you had no fear of failing whatsoever, what would you dare to dream? Oftentimes, it is difficult … Continue reading »
What if?
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Should I or shouldn’t I?

Do you find yourself constantly being indecisive with things in your life and not knowing which direction to go? Do simple decisions become monumental tasks? If going in circles or throwing your hands up has become a way of life for you when dealing with decisions, then your indecisiveness has become a problem. Stress plays … Continue reading »
Should I or shouldn’t I?
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What drives your ego?

Self-esteem and self-worth are driven by how much you value yourself. Your ego, on the other hand, is driven by how much you value what others think of you. External forces such as wants, needs and comparing yourself to others drive your ego. Internal forces such as passion and visions drive self-esteem. The ego needs … Continue reading »
What drives your ego?
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Insecurity.

Insecurity is an uncertainty, an uneasiness, or nervousness that stems from lacking confidence within yourself. It happens when you perceive yourself as vulnerable or inferior in some way to other people. We ALL have insecurities. Some of us are good at managing them and some of us not so much. Most of us have experienced … Continue reading »
Insecurity.
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You get stronger.

It doesn’t necessarily get easier but YOU grow stronger and learn to deal with things. You learn to shut out the negative messages. You learn to love yourself. You learn how to survive and you learn that the opinions of others no longer matter. You learn to listen to your inner voice and trust your … Continue reading »
You get stronger.
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What stories do you tell yourself about yourself?

Do you convey stories of inquisitiveness, courage, action and successes, or do you tell yourself stories of victimization and self-pity? For many of us, the story may go something like this… I’m not smart enough. I’m the black sheep in the family. I’m not good enough. I never do anything right. Nothing is ever going … Continue reading »
What stories do you tell yourself about yourself?
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The bully in your brain.

Why am I such an idiot? I’m hopeless. I’m damaged. I’m crazy. I’m fat. I’m a failure. I’m old. I’m stupid. I’ll never be enough. I’ll never have enough. I’ll never learn. I’m not lovable. I’m a horrible person. I’m incapable of love. I’m broken. Self-talk is the never-ending barrage of unspoken thoughts that run … Continue reading »
The bully in your brain.