If we want to work on our self-confidence and make healthy changes in our life, then we cannot underestimate the role of boundaries in that work. Among the myriad benefits that boundaries bring to our lives, one stands out prominently: the profound impact they have on self-respect and self-esteem. Let’s get into the symbiotic relationship […]
Setting boundaries is often seen as a form of self-respect and a way to protect our well-being. However, what we may not realize is that failing to establish and maintain healthy boundaries can have profound consequences for our self-esteem. Let’s look into the hidden costs of not setting boundaries and how it can erode our […]
It’s just one of those things that is easier said than done. We know it’s a healthier way to approach relationships and to be able to have important conversations, so why do we sometimes react emotionally? And how can we begin to do it differently? What we do know is that our brains are wired […]
Most of us have things we would like to do…changes we would like to make, projects that are just sitting in our mind, or maybe even half-finished projects that are still sitting there awaiting completion. Why is it so hard to just follow through and finish it? Like I talked about on the podcast today, […]
While playing it safe just keeps you from your fear of failure, it almost always guarantees you won’t succeed either. It just hammers your self-esteem and perpetuates the message that you don’t feel as if you deserve better. Courage means have loved and respected yourself enough to try. It means you can figure it out […]
Yeah, Yah do. When it comes to becoming more confident, not only do you need to work on the deeper wounds around self-esteem, some healthy boundary work and finding your voice, you now also have to change old behavioral patterns and the way you carry yourself. See, if we struggled with confidence for years, we […]
In order to feel like we fit in anywhere, we first need to embrace our vulnerable, true self. With all its imperfections, regrets and embarrassments. Because, needing acceptance from them, or outside-in, will never fill that unending hole on the inside. Only we can fill that for ourselves. Now, that’s not to say that we […]
You holding out still? Are you waiting till you have enough time, money, or expertise? Until you’re rich and thin enough to tackle it? Holding out for perfect might give you a subconscious form of comfort or safety because you’re not making yourself vulnerable by just pressing play and by just starting and by just […]
Needs. Emotional and psychological ones to be precise. I think they are a huge part of empowerment and healthy relationships, and I’ve written about ’em before. Disowning our needs is disowning ourselves. What’s important to remember that when we disown our needs, we are still finding ways of getting them met. Crazy you ask? I […]
Welcome to Episode five where we talk about taking responsibility for your dream of who you want to be. Owning it matters when it comes to making sustained changes.
