Whenever I got a cut and used rubbing alcohol to treat it, I would wince because of the burning sensation. It felt as if the healing process was more painful than the injury itself. The same can be true for emotional wounds. Sometimes, healing from our past is an uncomfortable experience. I believe some people […]
How Do You Stop the Inner Critic?
When it comes to self-esteem, negative self-talk is the most damaging. If we know this to be true, why do we engage in it? It could be because it is familiar. Does it sound like something you heard growing up? You will never amount to anything. You are stupid. You are a bad person. You […]
What Are Your Emotions Telling You?
We all have emotions. While we might find it easy to embrace emotions like happiness and excitement, it is important that we don’t avoid emotions like sadness, anger, or frustration. Instead of labeling emotions as positive or negative, it might be more helpful to see them as signals. We need these signals to navigate throughout […]
How Do You Navigate After a Milestone?
Milestones are significant moments that we experience throughout life. While they can be exciting, they are often followed by uncertainty. I think about graduating from high school, getting accepted into college, starting my first full-time job, and paying off my student loans. As I get older, I continue to experience new milestones, but the in-between […]
What Keeps You Hopeful During Dark Times?
As someone who has experienced dark moments, I recognize the importance of remaining hopeful. When I was going through depression as a young adult, hope was something that kept me alive. While it was agonizing to deal with the symptoms of depression, I had hope that someday things would get better for me. Over time, […]
How Do You Protect Your Heart?
Many people’s first impression of me is often quiet or reserved. No one’s ever called me ‘guarded,’ but I know I am. I used to believe being guarded was a weakness. Now, I recognize it as one of my strengths. I protect my heart because it’s sacred to me. I’m not an open book. I’m a […]
What Unhealthy Relationship Patterns Do You Need to Break?
The way you show up in relationships often follows a pattern. Some patterns are healthy, such as open communication, empathy, and respect. Other patterns can be unhealthy, like codependency, lack of accountability, or avoidance of conflict. When you think of your relationships, what patterns are unhealthy? The reason this question is important is because unhealthy […]
How Important Is It to You to Be Liked?
For some people, being liked is more important than being who they are. For others, being themselves is more important than being liked. It is difficult to remain authentic when you’re concerned with being liked. This mindset can get you stuck in the approval trap. Not everyone will like you, and that’s okay. Instead of […]
How Do You Prioritize Your Emotional Needs?
Some people go to the gym and eat healthy to stay in shape, but our emotional well-being is just as important. We all have emotional needs, and how we prioritize them plays a crucial role in our overall health. To ensure you’re taking care of your emotional well-being, start by identifying your needs, assessing your […]
What Makes You a Valuable Friend?
Friendships are some of the most important relationships we will ever have. They often give us a sense of belonging and a safe space to be ourselves. Friendships can be deeply intimate, with some describing their friends as soulmates or family. When you think about the friends you have in your life, what qualities do […]