Category: Self-Esteem
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Loving Yourself
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. The relationship that you have with yourself is the most important relationship of your life. How you feel about yourself affects every aspect of your life. Your work, your relationships, your health are all impacted by your feelings about yourself. Your work suffers because you…
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Are Your Expectations Appropriate?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.When I took my daughter to the pediatrician for her annual checkup, they gave me a guide sheet with her weight, height, etc. One phrase jumped out at me. It read, “Age appropriate expectations.” “Wow,” I thought, “that’s helpful.” I knew that I certainly lost track…
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How do you measure yourself?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.On a scale of 1 to 10 with 1 being a terrible, horrible, worthless human being and 10 being God’s gift to humanity, how do you measure yourself? Personally, my score can plummet when I hate what I’m wearing, if I don’t know something that I…
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Are you the right person for the job?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Does the myth of the sword and the stone have any meaning for you? Many people believe that myths contain thought-provoking metaphors that could help us live our lives. I was trying it on as a creative exercise…searching for meaning in the sword and the…
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Emotional Intelligence Can Protect You From Shame
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Have you ever seen the phrase “Emotional Intelligence” and wondered what it meant? “Academic intelligence” means being able to learn and understand academic material like math, science, or languages. Someone who’s “smart with their hands” has an aptitude for working with their hands; making things and…
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How Many Plates Do You Keep Spinning? Maybe You’re Too Busy?
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.There are so many things that we have to attend to in our lives. Our work, our relationships, our health, our homes. It can feel like you’re running around in circles trying to keep those plates spinning. As soon as you get comfortable and in control…
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Are You Stuck in Self-Doubt? Start Trusting Yourself.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. Where I Got Stuck I used to blog every other week and then I stopped. And stayed stopped. For many, many months. All the while I was longing to start, pestering myself to start, refusing to start. I know that I’m not alone in…
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Surviving the Newborn Stage
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Although I wanted a child very much, caring for a newborn was no walk in the park. There were definitely times where I thought I wouldn’t survive. In this guest blog for the Postpartum Project, I share my experience and tips for surviving the newborn stage.…
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Using Fantasy to Reduce Anxiety and Build Your Confidence
Like what you read? Share this post on social media.Recently, I can across an old story I’d written where I overcame all obstacles. The story had me thinking about the daydreams and fantasies that I’ve had throughout my life. I was amazed to realize how helpful those fantasies had been for me. I hope you’ll…
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You Are Enough! Tools for Coping with the Constant Pressure for More.
Like what you read? Share this post on social media. You’re great. In fact, you’re so great that everyone wants more of you. More of your skills at work; more of your love and attention for your children, spouse, friends, community; more of your time and energy to manage the numerous tasks of life. And…