Negative thoughts.

Self-deprecating thoughts are all the mean, nasty, ugly, distressing, devaluing things you say about yourself. Regardless of whether or not you say them out loud, these thoughts keep you confined to a prison of your own making. It’s been said that each day we have about 50,000 thoughts. Research shows that 80-90% of these thoughts … Continue reading »
Negative thoughts.

Masks.

Are you wearing a mask to make people believe that you are really fine? Do you try to hide your real emotions from your friends, family or co-workers? It is really hard to pretend when it comes to emotions. It tends to be easier to say “I’m fine” or “I’m all right don’t worry about … Continue reading »
Masks.

You are too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.

It’s easy to use excuses as reasons for our unhappiness. There could be logical and legitimate examples of why you can’t get your dream job, or leave your unhealthy relationship, of why you can’t be fit, or why you can’t get your degree, or why you can’t afford that home and so forth. Then again, … Continue reading »
You are too smart to be the only thing standing in your way.

Your own skin.

Many of us carry around the notion that other people are more emotionally and intellectually solid than we are. We struggle to feel confident in who we are. Whether our vulnerability is physical, emotional, intellectual, or spiritual, we all have areas where we feel less than adequate. When we focus on these insecurities, our self-confidence … Continue reading »
Your own skin.

Running from her problems was a race she would never win.

She was determined to stop running and face her troubles head on.  She would start today.  It wasn’t easy for her.  She couldn’t flawlessly handle every punch thrown at her.  She got upset.  She was sad.  She was hurt.  She made mistakes.  She stumbled and she fell.  Nevertheless, she refused to give up.  She didn’t … Continue reading »
Running from her problems was a race she would never win.