Close the Gap

by | Jul 11, 2021 | Self-love

The difference between how we see ourselves and how we want to be seen causes us discomfort. When we worry about our inadequacies, we fear the outside world sees them too. In order to elevate our image in others’ eyes, we sometimes scramble to impress them. What...

The Impulse to Lie

by | May 24, 2021 | Self Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Self-love

We lie when the truth feels uncomfortable or we don’t feel we’re good enough as we are. We worry we’ll be judged by others. Ironically, lying causes internal dissonance and stress. It feels much worse and does more damage to our self-esteem. While...

The Mirror of Life

by | Apr 19, 2021 | Responsibility, Self Acceptance, Self-love

Everyone we come into contact with reflects back some aspect of how we feel about ourselves. It may seem that unhappy encounters cause unhappy people, but it’s really the other way around. Grumpy, dissatisfied, negative people create interactions that match that...

First Things First

by | Apr 11, 2021 | Self-love

Taking care of ourselves is the best thing we can do for our loved ones. What we contribute to our relationships, work and the world can only be as healthy and harmonious as we are. Trying to serve others before our own needs are met can affect the quality of what we...

Where the Answer Lies

by | Mar 14, 2021 | Acceptance, Self-esteem, Self-love

Goals change as we move through different stages in life. When we’re young, we want to fit in. Eventually, we’re interested in finding a romantic partner, excelling in our career and having a family. As we age, we begin to think about making our...

The Most Important Love

by | Feb 14, 2021 | Love, Relationship, Self-Awareness, Self-love

The most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves. The more we know ourselves, the greater the mastery we have over our feelings, lives and relationships. The dynamics in our relationships reflect our inner world. Any issues we may have with...