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    Emotional Well-Being - Mental Health and Self-Care

    Being a People-Pleaser and Sacrificing Self-Worth

    April 26, 2025 - By 

    We live out certain patterns in our lives, and sometimes we aren’t even aware that it’s happening. These are repeated behaviors we have been acting out for a very long time, and yet we have no conscious awareness of them. Being a people-pleaser is a manifestation of one of those patterns. On the outside, it can look like simply being helpful, offering a friendly smile or giving of your time to those who need it. However, on a deeper level, it can stem from fear, a desire to be enough, and a belief that our worth is dependent on how…

  • Identifying Your Emotions
    Emotional Well-Being

    Understanding Emotions: The Key to Personal Growth and Healing

    November 4, 2024 - By 

    What happens when you attach yourself to your thoughts? They run wild and drag you behind them. Without a strong grip on your thoughts, you’re more reactive, leaving you vulnerable to emotional turbulence. Understanding emotions leads to mental and emotional clarity, it can help avoid pain – either by way of getting hurt or hurting others. Emotions left unchecked can wreak havoc in your life. In this blog post, we’ll explore: What Are Emotions? First, let’s start with defining emotions. Emotions are the physical response your body has to a thought. They serve as important signals, alerting you to underlying…

  • Perspective and Growth

    Self-Love: What It Really Means and How to Cultivate it in Your Everyday Life

    November 2, 2024 - By 

    Self-love is a topic that gets a lot of attention—but what does it actually mean? How do we cultivate self-love? If we have a healthy relationship with ourselves, we may want to deepen it. If we don’t, chances are, we feel that too. The presence or absence of self-love impacts every area of life: our relationships, career success, boundaries, and emotional well-being. But how do we get to a place of authentic self-love? And what does loving yourself truly look like in a world filled with mixed messages and unrealistic expectations? In this post, we’ll explore: Self-Love Looks Different for…