Are the beliefs and values that guide your life and relationships truly serving you? There are many myths that, if we don’t question them, might be holding us back from happiness and fulfillment.
[Read more…]8 myths about life and relationships
My abusive ex wants me to sit next to him at our child’s wedding
A mom doesn’t want to sit next to her abusive ex during her child’s wedding, but doesn’t want to come across as selfish.
Is it selfish to make healthy choices that will keep you happy and safe? If you find yourself making decisions to keep others happy, it might be time to consider what that costs you in the long run.
[Read more…]How many strikes do you give someone before they’re out?
How many chances does someone deserve before you’ve had enough? At what point do you accept that things will never, ever change?
[Read more…]When it’s always your fault
If you find yourself constantly being blamed for everything going wrong, it’s time to question whether you’re being manipulated into believing what may be a deflection. In this episode, I tackle the sometimes tricky dynamics of responsibility and blame.
[Read more…]When you’re “on” too much for others but not enough for yourself
There’s a particular kind of exhaustion that comes from always having to perform. Not performing in the theatrical sense, but performing in the sense of constantly managing how you show up for others.
It’s the smile you put on for customers even when you’re having the worst day. It’s the energy you project at work when you’d rather be anywhere else. It’s the version of yourself you present to the world while something completely different is happening inside.
Do this all day and you’ll probably want to crawl inside your shell when you get home.
This applies to everyone, from celebrities and musicians, to baristas and office workers, Really, anyone who feels like they need to perform a certain version of themselves constantly. The weight of that performance can become crushing.
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