Relationships can only be healthy when both people have the space to be themselves and maintain their personal integrity. Sadly, many people find themselves in relationships, romantic and otherwise, with people who do not respect boundaries and feel entitled to have their needs met regardless of the other person’s. These people most likely grew up in households that were unsafe...[ read more ]
Being mindful means being in the moment without judgement as a impartial observer. It is the ability to stay present without getting stuck in thought patterns that sidetrack you. It’s the ability to be in a heightened state of sensory awareness allowing you to see things in a more conscious and clear way. Mindfulness is an increased awareness of ourselves...[ read more ]
One way to increase self-love is through compassion. Self-compassion isn’t any different that showing compassion to others. When you are compassionate towards others what does that feel like? It may increase your awareness that someone is hurting. Once you acknowledge another persons pain you may feel warmth, caring and a need to help them alleviate their pain in some way....[ read more ]
Depression and Anxiety can often make your self esteem lower because you are more vulnerable to self-destructive thoughts and thought patterns. However, these are many ways to help increase your self esteem and feel worthy again. Starting your day with gratitude: Gratitude allows you to stop and appreciate all that is well in your world, including you! Appreciating all of...[ read more ]
According to the Mayo Clinic, as many as 3 million people will suffer from anxiety each year. Anxiety can be diagnosed in early childhood and throughout adulthood. Anxiety can sometimes be triggered by work, financial situations, illness, or relationship stress, at other times no specific trigger can be identified. Not everyone will experience the same level of anxiety symptoms which...[ read more ]
Self-love is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, yet we are often our own worst critic. Self-love begins with compassion and accepting both our strengths and imperfections. I have put together a list of quotes to inspire self-love and acceptance. I hope they can inspire you to know your worth. “Let go of who you...[ read more ]
We all feel guilt in our lives, however, when we begin to feel overwhelming feelings of guilt it is important to determine if it is becoming toxic to us. Guilt is feelings that we experience when we think that we have done something wrong. It’s the sense that we’ve done something that we shouldn’t have or haven’t done something we...[ read more ]
