“Omg, I'm such a pick me girl since I did xyz..”. By not following the advice online it can make you feel unaccepted, and then you lose the truth behind who you are because you’re trying so hard to fit the identity of the high value woman. And while the advice online isn’t meant to bring you harm..advice in general isn’t. It’s meant to do the complete opposite, but what it also does if it’s not taken with a grain of salt is take away your voice, ideas and intuition. It also takes away your growth.
Read MoreWith that fire underneath you, you set out and did just that. But now that you’ve been putting in the time for someone else’s dream you feel less impactful and more like a pawn. Also, because you were taught to follow the rules so you don’t risk losing your job, you feel uncomfortable showing up authentic and default to leaving your personality at the door along with your dreams.
Read MoreExpectations can be a great way to set boundaries in your life and keep you relationships healthy, but on the other hand expectations can dwarf many relationships, including the one with yourself. Here are 5 effective ways to trust yourself when you are stepping away from who people expect you to be.
Read MoreThe people pleasing habit stems from the innate need to be welcomed in to a tribe. I do believe that being a part of a tribe is definitely something that is healthy and can be productive, but some tribes, especially those who make you lose yourself, are the tribes you want to steer clear of.
Read MorePerspective is one of those topics that I love to discuss. I remember one of my close friends and I used to be fascinated by the concept of one event spewing multiple viewpoints. I know, I know it sounds simple, but it isn’t so simple for someone who is only moving based on themselves and not considering their interactions with others in the world. That’s not to say we have to put a heavy emphasis on their perspectives, in fact that’s what brought us here, but it is very important to be aware that not everyone is thinking, understanding and feeling how you feel. It’s also important to realize if you aren’t aware of your own perspective you can lose sight of your voice.
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