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Emotional Pain.

Acknowledging emotional pain may seem like an obvious step in the healing process that everyone is already doing. If you’re in pain, you already know it, right? Not necessarily. It is common for us to become practiced at denial of emotional pain in order to function in our lives. Unconsciously, we have learned how to … Continue reading »
Emotional Pain.
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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.
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Oscar worthy performances.

Many of us have been taught to bottle our emotions. To stuff our feelings. To “suck it up”. To ignore how we feel. To be strong, confident and stoic on the outside, despite what we feel on the inside. In our attempt to follow these questionable recommendations, we have become highly skilled actors. Intensely devoted … Continue reading »
Oscar worthy performances.
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The right tools.

Imagine you have been placed blindfolded in a field. You are told that your job is to run around this field, but you can’t take the blindfold off. Unbeknownst to you, this field is filled with a variety of large holes. You are given only a tool bag and left to your own devices. Inevitably, … Continue reading »
The right tools.
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Inner Strength

How many times have you wished for more inner strength? Life delivers some paralyzing blows. People often find themselves in less than ideal situations. They surrender to their problems instead of finding the strength to fight. You are not alone if you are grasping for inner strength and ways to pull yourself out of your … Continue reading »
Inner Strength
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Give up. Dwell. Or learn.

There are many disappointments in life. Time and energy that we blindly invest in opportunities and people often result in letdowns. All of us have been here at one time or another. We have been in this place just outside of our comfort zone; where self-doubt, negative thoughts, fear, misdirection and lack energy seem to … Continue reading »
Give up. Dwell. Or learn.