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Being a “Recovering People-Pleaser”
Before understanding the enormous depth of my “People-Pleasing,” I perceived most of my actions as coming from a desire to be a kind, thoughtful individual. I soon discovered that my choices were severely damaging my…
The JPS’ of the Holidays
You might wonder, “What the heck is the JPS’ of the holidays?” Well, wonder no more; they are the Joys, Pains, and Stressors we face over the next few months. The holidays are just ahead,…
Introducing Self-Compassion
The world needs to witness and experience more compassion; we cannot undoubtedly be kind and empathetic. Is it possible we have difficulty demonstrating understanding because we have yet to experience self-compassion? Might We Have It…
Ask Yourself Why
Knowledge is power, and we underestimate the power hidden within ourselves. Fear, denial, and lack of self-worth are huge inhibitors in examining our inner “why’s.” Unearthing the rationale for those habitual behaviors allows one to…
Me & Misophonia
There is a reason for my intense desire to decapitate the head of my co-workers, friends, family members, and strangers whenever they sneeze more than three times. Or the fierce urge to strangle the life…
The One Upper
j Oh, the One Upper, the human that needs to show superiority whenever you’re around them. Everything in their world is a competition. If you wrote a book, they have written three on the Bestseller…
When You Think You’ve Got It Right…
Have you ever envisioned a significant goal, determined that once it’s achieved, whatever it may be, you’ll feel great self-worth? Your mental thoughts have constructed a narrative that says, “Just wait until we reach……. This…
The Cloak of Invisibility
I may have three grown boys, and I have realized many things during this motherhood journey. The one awakening, in particular, I’d like to share is unknowingly owning the “Cloak of Invisibility.” It is worn…
Don’t be Sorry… be BETTER!
It is refreshing when someone in your life takes ownership of their wrongdoings. Their confession allows us to feel important, validated, and heard. Unfortunately, some play the blame game, are narcissists, or are unaware that…