by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2012 | Authenticity, Honesty, Self-Awareness
Worrying about what others think of you is bad for your self-esteem. It sends a message to your subconscious mind that you’re not in charge of your life and leaves you with a vague sense of insecurity. Comparing yourself with others, causes you to ignore your...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 23, 2012 | Commitment, Honesty, Trust, Value
When you keep your word, you stay in your integrity. Even though you’ll obviously need to change your plans from time to time, doing it regularly makes you seem unreliable. Scheduling and not following through because you’re not in the mood or because...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2012 | Authenticity, Happiness, Honesty, Self-Awareness
Everybody has moments when they pretend something is true that really isn’t. But hiding your truth from yourself and others has a negative impact on the quality of your life and relationships. Being honest aligns you with your integrity and makes you happy. When...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2012 | Fear, Honesty, Love, Trust, Truth, Understanding
When someone lies to you, realize it’s never personal or meant to hurt you. They’re only lying to make themselves feel better, avoid unpleasant consequences or maintain control. When you make it about you, you hurt yourself. While it’s unpleasant to...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 21, 2012 | Authenticity, Flow, Honesty, Joy, Trust
Your life flows when you live in alignment with your beliefs and values. Pretending to be who (you think) others want you to be, only makes you resentful and impedes your happiness. Follow your heart and express yourself honestly. Others will trust you and enjoy your...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Balance, Beliefs, Fear, Generous, Honesty, Judgments
Next time you’re arguing with someone and you start to feel indignant because science and popular opinion are on your side, remember even the experts don’t always agree with one another. In the words of Voltaire, “Doubt is not a pleasant...