The constant need to “should” yourself is what people-pleasing is all about. Should I prioritize someone else’s happiness before my own? Should I go above and beyond motivating and helping others get ahead? Should I say yes to everyone’s demands? How are you doing you? The fact is, do you! “I should help…” is the …
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OCD-Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
OCD – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder If you are someone who has suffered, is currently suffering or know someone who suffers from OCD, I can completely relate and understand how hard and consuming this disorder can be. I too suffer from OCD. Although I am not on the highest spectrum of OCD, I obsessively clean, need …
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Gaslighting It took me years to realize that I have been a victim to gaslighting my entire life. It was quite common in my childhood especially when it was taught that girls shouldn’t have opinions. I am now a woman who demands to be heard. It wasn’t always easy, particularly when I realized that I …
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SHAME I often hear people say, “I just feel bad about myself all the time.” Shame has this tricky ability to keep you small in your emotions of guilt, loneliness and hopelessness. When shame creeps up, it’s a consuming feeling that can easily set you back into a spiral of addiction, unhealthy relationships and patterns. …
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If you are reading this, chances are you know someone who may be a narcissist and are or have been in a relationship with one. If you’re unsure, I’ll clarify how you can distinguish a narcissist. Narcissists can be extremely charming. They are well liked by individuals who they feel they can gain something from. …
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During the last few weeks of being home in self isolation, I’ve been deepening my connection and listening through silent contemplation, the thoughts of the collective consciousness. The waves of silent emotions are overwhelming. I can feel the impact that loss of connection has created. That we created. Our busyness had already caused us to …
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Well, we have been on a roller coaster of events since the start of the new year. This year, from a metaphysical perspective or even a prophetic view, is designed to help us move past our limited beliefs and limited mindsets. We are not to feed into fear. We are to come back within ourselves …
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No is a complete sentence. For so long it was so hard to say “No”. It came with feelings of complete and utter guilt. Guilt, that made me think that if I prioritize myself, that if I took time to care for myself or stood out in the crowd, that I was taking something from …
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Emotional Triggers for Highly Sensitive Souls It can be really hard for individuals that are highly sensitive souls, they are very attuned to the energy that surrounds them and can feel people’s emotions. The worst of it is being completely misunderstood by people who think that energy is a joke. They do not understand how …
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Idolizing body types as they are presented by media: Social media is not real. Did you know that most of the girls that you see on social media spend hours at the gym, some have personal trainers, and for others, they have these accounts for their full time job as a model or celebrity. You …
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