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What to Do When You Feel Like You’re Going Backward in Life

When I researched keywords for today’s topic, I mostly found suggestions on “what to do when you feel behind.” However, feeling behind and feeling like you’re going backward in life are two different things. Feeling behind, the way I see it, can come when it feels like your life is moving more slowly. You compare yourself to others and think, “They’re already doing that while I’m still here. I have to catch up.” It’s as though you’re behind someone else. Feeling like you’re going backward in life, on the other hand, can come when you have already ticked things...

The Hidden Root of Perfectionism (And How to Release It)

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Is perfectionism really about holding yourself to a higher standard? Or is it fear in disguise? What’s the hidden root of perfectionism? The hidden root of perfectionism Think about it, how did your parents/siblings/teachers react when you made a mistake as a kid? a) they yelled at you (“How could you do this? I told you not to do that! Why don’t you ever listen??”) b) they insulted you (“How can you be so stupid?? Why don’t you ever use your brain?”) c) they physically hurt you What we label as perfectionism and our preference to get things done...

111 Positive Affirmations and How to Activate Them Without Repetition

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Positive affirmations don’t have to be empty sentences you say to yourself, hoping they will magically become true. Instead, you can use positive affirmations to create new beliefs that will support your desired outcome. How to activate positive affirmations in less than 5 minutes? To make the most out of positive affirmations, create evidence as to why they are true. That’s how our beliefs are created, by finding evidence for why a certain thought is true. If you don’t feel confident, repeating to yourself ‘’I am confident’’ a bunch of times won’t make much difference when you need that...

How to Know If You Have Outgrown Who You Used to Be

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When was the last time you thought “This is just not it anymore. This is just not serving me anymore”? Today, we’ll explore what to do when you have outgrown who you used to be. What to do when you have outgrown certain people, friendships, and relationships. Or even when you have outgrown your job, hobbies, and interests. When I’m talking about outgrowing something or someone, I’m talking about that moment when you realize something is just not the right fit anymore. This doesn’t mean that you’re better than someone. It doesn’t mean that someone is wrong and you’re...

How to Feel Happy Again and Build Your Happiness Muscle

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Have you ever thought to yourself, how did I get here? How am I living a life that makes me unhappy? How to feel happy again? Today, we will explore what makes you unhappy and how to feel happy again. We’ll go behind the scenes of that moment when you sit down with yourself and realize you’re unhappy, unfulfilled, or dissatisfied. Just not happy with your life. I’ll offer insights about the part that often gets overlooked and how to make some changes in that area. We will take a simple and effective approach to creating a happier life...

Living Under Constant Pressure: how to create a calm life and a clear mind

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Do you feel like you’re living under constant pressure to do more, achieve more, and be more? If you crave a calm life and a clear mind, this post is for you. I explore different ways to reduce the mental clutter and stress of our never-ending to-do lists. I also offer questions for reflection to help you understand where the pressure is coming from and how you can start creating a more enjoyable life. 1) living under constant pressure to do more, achieve more, have more, and be more “I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems....

How to Overcome the Fear of Rejection as a Woman

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When was the last time you experienced the fear of rejection? Maybe you wanted to do something for the first time, get out of your comfort zone, ask someone for a favor, or reach out to someone, but your fear of rejection was holding you back from following through. In today’s post, I’ll share helpful questions to move through the fear or rejection and empowering mindset shifts to help you handle rejection. Before we start, let’s acknowledge that getting rejected sucks. You’ve probably heard quotes like ‘’Rejection is only a redirection’’ or ‘’Rejection is a sign from the Universe...

3 Signs Of Self-Sabotage: Are You Sabotaging Your Own Happiness?

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In this post, I share 3 common signs of self-sabotage. We’ll talk about how you might be holding yourself back from living the life you want and using your full potential. Oftentimes, we assume that other people are holding us back in life. We might blame our parents, partner, kids, or our boss for the lack of satisfaction in our lives. But that’s the easy way out; blaming others instead of taking responsibility into our own hands. But what about self-sabotage? What about all the different ways we keep ourselves stuck? No one else. Just our own thoughts, behaviors,...