With that fire underneath you, you set out and did just that. But now that you’ve been putting in the time for someone else’s dream you feel less impactful and more like a pawn. Also, because you were taught to follow the rules so you don’t risk losing your job, you feel uncomfortable showing up authentic and default to leaving your personality at the door along with your dreams.
Read MoreExpectations can be a great way to set boundaries in your life and keep you relationships healthy, but on the other hand expectations can dwarf many relationships, including the one with yourself. Here are 5 effective ways to trust yourself when you are stepping away from who people expect you to be.
Read MoreThe people pleasing habit stems from the innate need to be welcomed in to a tribe. I do believe that being a part of a tribe is definitely something that is healthy and can be productive, but some tribes, especially those who make you lose yourself, are the tribes you want to steer clear of.
Read MoreI learned that if you have entered into a spiritual journey that upgraded your life then digging into your old life can be conflicting with what God has in store. During this journey of seeking freedom and happiness God forces you to let go of old non serving habits that distract you from your mission or dream.
Read MoreIn life we get so wrapped up in receiving, receiving receiving that when we are in relationships we look to what someone can give us as opposed to the pure pleasure of enjoying a new connection. We think of our own benefit when it comes to networking in professional settings, in intimate relationships and even social media. Here are three major ways expectations can be ruining your relationships and what you can do to change that habit and have lasting connections.
Read MorePerspective is one of those topics that I love to discuss. I remember one of my close friends and I used to be fascinated by the concept of one event spewing multiple viewpoints. I know, I know it sounds simple, but it isn’t so simple for someone who is only moving based on themselves and not considering their interactions with others in the world. That’s not to say we have to put a heavy emphasis on their perspectives, in fact that’s what brought us here, but it is very important to be aware that not everyone is thinking, understanding and feeling how you feel. It’s also important to realize if you aren’t aware of your own perspective you can lose sight of your voice.
Read MoreA common theme I see in ambitious individuals is committing to ideal opportunities to be successful without identifying what their personal success looks like. I decided to look further into this. Ambitious individuals land the “perfect opportunity” by following the rules taught in school, advice from the well off people around them and pressure of their parents who insist that they know what is best for their child. Something that also stood out is this persistent group of individuals did not consider their thoughts ideas and inner voice when making decisions. This is where the unsatisfied feeling formed. Let’s take a look into how an individual who is ambitious can create their own definition of success and take steps to living a more satisfying lifestyle.
Read MoreOne of the most common reasons why women don’t know their worth is because the first male figure in their life who is thought to model and teach them their value is absent. So I did some research. Fatherless women usually try to determine their worth by accepting any attention from men that makes them feel wanted instead of understanding the value of self. That means she usually is receptive of disrespect, she usually seeks validation from compliments from others opinions--in person or online and she constantly questions herself, wondering if she is good enough for love. Let’s look into what that means and what someone experiencing this can do to strengthen their self esteem.
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Read MoreVIDEO: Society is so obsessed with being successful, but what defines success? Many times we go off of what's acceptable, that our parents said is the right path, but do you know a lot of "success" is based off of other's fears. To be at peace. you have to define your own definition of success. Learn how to identify success.
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