We are our own worst critics. This can work to your advantage, of course. Your inner critic can push you do go further, do better, keep going. But, when self-sabotaging gets too overwhelming, it can have the reverse effect.
When Comparing Yourself to Others is Healthy
A funny thing can happen amid the healing process when you decide that you are enough. You’ll begin to shift your perspective in such a way that you will no longer compare yourself to others and loath the person you’ve become but rather, you will use the feats of others to guide you to where […]
Empaths and Others with Open Energy, Beware The Dark Triad!
Have you been told you are an empath, a sensitive, or toxic energy is just drawn to you? Do you find yourself engaging in one destructive relationship after another without reprieve? Sometimes you feel so overwhelmed with exhaustion and just need some time alone? Unfortunately, “energy vampires,” as they are called, prey on those who […]
Unlock Your Full Potential by Scheduling Some Alone Time
Embracing time spent alone is an important component of self-care. Many people are uncomfortable being alone largely because it can be culturally counter-intuitive to make time for ourselves. Yet, it is vital to do so in order to fill your tank and continue to have the energy needed to create and maintain valuable connections with […]
Healing Internally AND Externally
As we’ve covered in previous posts, healing from the symptoms of post-traumatic stress is an effort that needs to be focused both on the internal and the external. We need to heal from the inside out, focusing on all aspects of self – mind, body, and soul – in order to grow post-trauma and truly […]
Effective Self-Reflection: Mindful Meditation and Journaling
When we move away from trauma and enter the recovery period, it’s important to remember to find quiet moments alone in which we can be mindful of our thoughts and just relax. Ensuring we allow for such moments will enable us to reconnect with the parts of ourselves that may have been lost or suppressed […]