self-esteem

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 »

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 »

Are you constantly saying you’re sorry and feeling the need to explain your words and actions? Do you forever feel the need to apologize or defend your behaviors? Do you have a never-ending need to be understood, approved of and liked? Stop explaining why you say what you say and why you do what you … Continue reading »

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 »

Are you feeling lost? When you feel lost, you lose your purpose. You begin questioning everything in your life and your place in it. You lose your sense of direction. Without direction, you don’t set goals and without goals, you lose motivation.  Being in this predicament takes a toll on your health and it is … Continue reading »

We don’t always honor ourselves in relationships. Whether they are personal or professional connections, we sometimes allow others to dictate our actions or words. If we don’t make a conscious effort, it is easy to end up in a cycle of sacrificing, accommodating and people pleasing. Our hope is to gain is love, attention, respect, … Continue reading »

Inspiring, encouraging, mentoring, leading, teaching and building others up can have a profound positive impact on the lives of others. There is absolutely no question about that. But oftentimes, people who have a history of being mistreated forget that they’re special too. “Emotional Caretakers” usually come from families in which some of their basic emotional … Continue reading »

What will they think of me? This question destroys dreams, lowers self-esteem and paves the way for some of the unhappiest people in the world. Are you the person that people think you are? Or do you let them see only a persona carefully created to increase your likeability? Do you tiptoe through life, saying … Continue reading »

When we make choices based on the deep and instinctual “knowing” felt in our gut or heart, we tend to find the path that is most beneficial. With that said, I know what you’re thinking… You’re thinking about when you followed your heart and it lead you down a horrible road. You’re going to say … Continue reading »