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The risk you take by being your authentic self

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The risk you take by being your authentic self
The risk you take by being your authentic self
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The risk you take by being your authentic self
January 31, 2021
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Do you form authentic relationships by being the real you, or do you only show people what you believe they want to see?

What are the risks of showing up as the real you? It may be worth taking a risk to find that out.

Filed Under: Dating, Identity, People Pleaser, Personal Boundaries, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth Tagged With: How do I say what I really want to say?, I want to be authentic, I want to speak my mind

How some life choices bring on your own suffering

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How some life choices bring on your own suffering
How some life choices bring on your own suffering
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How some life choices bring on your own suffering
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You can be around people that mistreat you, call you names, and are just downright nasty, and you could still be responsible for your own suffering because of how they show up in your life.

It’s vital you know the role you play and if you have a choice other than the one you’re making in certain situations otherwise you could find yourself in a whirlwind of hurt that might be completely avoidable.

Filed Under: Compassion, Decisions, Empathy, Podcast Episode, Self-Worth, Suffering, Toxic People Tagged With: Decision making that leads to suffering, How to make the right decisions, Why do I keep sabotaging my happiness

You Don’t Have to Forgive Others

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Forgiveness is about healing inside from the hurt that was caused at the time. You may harbor resentment, anger, and other feelings toward someone else, but the hurt and pain are carried within you.

So, how do you forgive and move on?

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Filed Under: anxiety, Behavior, Forgiveness, Negative Emotions, Values Tagged With: How can I forgive and move on?, Is there a way to let go of the anger and forgive?, What if I can't forgive?

Can you overcome anxiety and panic attacks?

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BONUS re-release: When Panic Attacks – The Anxiety Episode
BONUS re-release: When Panic Attacks – The Anxiety Episode
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BONUS re-release: When Panic Attacks – The Anxiety Episode
May 23, 2019
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Anxiety is the excessive worrying about future events, based on a story that you tell yourself. However, it’s hard to change the story when you actually believe it will happen.

On top of that, the more you believe it will come true, the more likely you’ll experience a panic attack. Today I share with you how I’ve overcome anxiety and panic attacks. My methods may be a bit unorthodox, but they might be exactly what you need. 

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Filed Under: anxiety, Ask Paul, Behavior, Beliefs, Depression, Fears, Negative Emotions, Obsession, Physical Health Tagged With: How do I get out of anxiety?, How do I stop these panic attacks?, Why do I feel so much anxiety?

Sometimes facing yourself is the only way change can happen

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Sometimes facing yourself is the only way change can happen
Sometimes facing yourself is the only way change can happen
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Sometimes facing yourself is the only way change can happen
October 11, 2020
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Carrying around emotional baggage weighs you down. It’s no way to live, yet millions of people do live this way.

Bearing this kind of weight while going through life can keep you from happiness until you are finally able to process and release it.

In this episode, I talk about some of the concepts of self-care and personal growth to help you start the journey of letting go of what no longer serves you.

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Filed Under: Depression, Emotional Triggers, Empathy, Podcast Episode, Relationships, Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Values Tagged With: Commitment and persistence is key in personal progress, If you do not resolve your challenges they stay with you, Let go of what no longer serves you

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