Your feelings are worthy of consideration, too
Considering others' feelings is important for fostering rich and meaningful relationships. Yet, if we always put others' feelings ahead of our own, driven by a sense of unworthiness, we often foster o...
5 Aug 202233s
You might not be so bad after all
We can often avoid people we don't like. When that person is us, however, this isn't an option. Wherever we go, there we are. It's our most important relationship. Give it extra attention, patience, a...
4 Aug 202233s
Expect only the best from your expectations
How do your expectations of yourself affect your life? Are they a net benefit or a net detriment? Why do your expectations matter? Are they driven by your values or by someone else's? Expect only the ...
3 Aug 202234s
It's our own validation we need the most
External validation has its value. For example, favorable feedback from those around us might help us build confidence. When others' approval calls for sacrificing our own dreams, goals, and values, h...
2 Aug 202235s
The need for control is a heavy burden
Feeling out of control can be uncomfortable. When we refuse to accept how little control we have, we often face not only discomfort but also frustration or even anger. It's like a craving that we can ...
1 Aug 202233s
Your progress might not be linear and that's okay
You'll take steps forward and backward. Some days will go smoothly and others poorly. It's the overall trend that matters most. Show up consistently, be patient (particularly with yourself), and adjus...
29 Jul 202236s
Stay true to yourself
Other people's opinions have much value when used to help shape our own. If, however, we let those opinions simply replace our own, we risk no longer living our own lives, but theirs. Soon, we may sta...
28 Jul 202235s
All we ever know is what is
It can be disappointing when life doesn't go how we want. Sure, we sometimes learn things turned out better. We'll never truly know, however, how things might have been. All we ever know is what is. I...
27 Jul 202235s
