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Boundaries & Self-Respect - Emotional Awareness - Healing & Inner Work - Perspective and Growth

Emotional Defenses After Conflict: Walls, Barriers and Boundaries

May 13, 2025 - By Susie

Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. Whether you’re talking about things like loss, or disappointment, or learning that your best friend really isn’t a friend to you after all – pain from these moments teaches us something. Everyone reacts differently to painful lessons; some folks take it in stride and use that discomfort to create meaningful change in their lives. Others hold on to the pain, and sometimes they take protective measures to ensure they don’t get hurt again. In this post, we’ll discuss the difference between walls, barriers and boundaries. When it comes to protecting ourselves and…

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Identify and Understand Your Emotions: Moving Beyond “Good” or “Bad”

April 29, 2025 - By Susie

Emotions are an essential part of the human experience, in fact, it’s our emotions that make us human. We feel our feelings all throughout the day, but how often do we really take time to understand what we’re feeling and why? Most of us have been conditioned to categorize emotions as “good” or “bad,” but the reality is, emotions are far too complicated and nuanced to use such a binary approach. Moving beyond the “good” vs. “bad” emotional framework allows you to better identify and understand your emotions, and get to know yourself in the process. In this post, we’ll…

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Reclaim Your Power: Why We Give It Away and How to Take It Back

April 22, 2025 - By Susie

People give their power away in so many areas of their lives, and sometimes they don’t even realize it’s happening. We seek validation from external sources like our partners, bosses, social circles, and even social media. From the car we drive to the vacations we take, especially in the photo proof for our social pages, our sense of self-worth can be tied to the things that we own and how many people approve of us. Now, however, we’re going to take a different approach – it’s time to stop abandoning yourself and reclaim your power. After all of the work…

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How to Be Okay with Rejection: You Don’t Need to People-Please

April 19, 2025 - By Susie

Why It Hurts to Be Disliked We grow up conditioned to believe that we need to be liked by the people around us. Society tells us – sometimes gently, sometimes not – that universal approval is the goal. We’re taught to please, to perform, to soften our edges in exchange for acceptance. We are never taught how to deal with, let alone be okay with rejection. From school hallways to social media feeds, the message is clear: being liked means you’re safe, valued, and worthy. But let’s zoom out for a second. Does that really make any sense? There are…

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Stop Idealizing People – Why We Put Others on a Pedestal and How to Break the Cycle

April 8, 2025 - By Susie

Learn why we idealize others, how childhood trauma plays a role, and how to break free for healthier, more authentic relationships.

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Boundaries & Self-Respect - Confidence & Self-Worth - Emotional Awareness - Healing & Inner Work - Perspective and Growth

How to Manage Your Fear and Choose Empowerment

December 19, 2024 - By Susie

Fear is an inevitable part of life, if you know how to manage your fear and choose empowerment – your life experience may become just a little bit easier. When we think of things we are afraid of—things we avoid, moments that make us feel inferior—what really matters here is perspective. Sure, sometimes there are objective factors to consider, such as qualifications and experience. If you’ve never flown a plane before and just sat down to try—that might be a little scary and you should definitely be qualified. But for those everyday moments of fear—talking to a friend after a…

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Someone to Look Up To: Finding My Inner Role Model

November 12, 2024 - By Susie

For years, I longed for a role model who could guide me toward becoming a confident, empowered woman. I envisioned someone like Wonder Woman—strong, fearless, and wise. I dreamt of a mentor who would take me under her wing and help me embody all the qualities I admired in others. But despite meeting many inspiring women, I couldn’t find the perfect role model—until I learned an important lesson: sometimes, to find your role model – you have to look within. The Search for a Role Model I was always drawn to strong, self-assured women who walked into rooms with confidence.…

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How To Listen to Yourself and Let Go of the Past

November 7, 2024 - By Susie

In my journey of self-discovery, I’ve come to recognize a powerful truth: answers come when you listen to yourself. Recently, I had a revelation that was a game-changer. It wasn’t the first big insight I’ve had, but this one felt different—deeper, more freeing. Let me share how I got to this point and what it means to listen for answers and let go of the past. Repeating Patterns and Aha Moments Like many, I’ve spent countless hours replaying scenarios in my mind. Most of them were variations of a scene where I stand up for myself—strong, confident, and in control.…

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Confidence & Self-Worth - Emotional Awareness - Healing & Inner Work - Perspective and Growth

The First Step to Understanding Your Emotions

November 3, 2024 - By Susie

Runaway thoughts often lead to overwhelming emotions. For many of us, managing and understanding your emotions can feel like an uphill battle—especially when some emotions seem to linger longer than welcome. But here’s the truth: your emotions are not your enemy. They’re messengers. In this post, we’ll walk through the first step to understanding your emotions, how to acknowledge them without judgment, and how that awareness can transform your emotional well-being. Why Understanding Your Emotions Is So Important Emotions are powerful. They’re complex. And above all, they’re trying to tell you something important. Whether you’re at work, trying to sleep,…

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How to Forgive Yourself: Getting Started

October 25, 2024 - By Susie

Forgiving yourself is a vital part of emotional healing, but it’s something many of us don’t talk about. When we think of forgiveness, we often focus on forgiving others—perhaps a past boss, a friend who hurt us, or a family member who let us down. But what about you? Self-forgiveness is just as crucial, and it’s time to turn that same compassion inward. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to forgive yourself, let go of guilt, and stop holding yourself to impossible standards. Why It’s Hard to Forgive Yourself We often struggle to forgive ourselves because we’re taught…

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