I remember a time when it all seemed impossible. I had many of those moments.
Leaving home at 16 to secure my own state of mind and safety was a great task in and of itself. Leaving an abusive parent and another that was mentally unstable was my priority. I was not prepared for what was waiting for me on the other side
Read MoreImagine life through these eyes... What would be possible for you to achieve when you are fully aligned with your values, needs, and desires?
How would you show up if you had limitless confidence and courage?
What is possible from there?
It can be so scary sometimes to share your deepest secrets and your wildest dreams.
It can be downright frightening to share our biggest failures or most challenging fears
Where do these feelings come from?
It is the worry of what someone will say or think, the standards of society that have become deeply jaded by the effects of things such as social media.
Do you practice self-compassion? Do you treat yourself with care and love when you have come across your own mistake or fault?
This consists of:
Being Kind to Yourself - Be gentle and understanding rather than being hard on yourself or overly critical.
Think of something that you have wanted to do, but have not take action on. What was it that help you back?
What held you back is your story. This is something that you have been telling yourself to keep yourself safe. Your subconscious mind learned at one point in your life by doing this, it was the right thing to do, but not it is time to tell it Thank you, but I am going to be OK!
Read MoreYour life may be safe, you are responsible
You are known as dependable
You are well planned
You have each and every step of the way perfectly calculated
When you are experiencing a lack of self love, you feel down on yourself possibly even doubting your every move.
Some ways that you can recognize that an increased implementation of self-love is needed is to look for the following 4 suggestions. (read article)
Do you have days or periods of time that you feel off your game?
I get it. Here is one of my daily tricks!
I work from home, and sometimes it is so easy to just stay in my PJ's. Where would that get me, other than sitting down with my coffee and watching tv?
Are you concerned about trying to be "normal" and fit in?
Stop right there! If you continuously focus on being normal, how will anyone ever see all that you have to offer and who you truly are?
It’s scary to show our vulnerable selves to others.
We are social creatures. We so want and need to belong. But the mere thought and threat of being judged and rejected send most of us back to our “safe and secure” existence
In a notebook or journal, write down a list of fears you have.
Perhaps it’s public speaking, asking someone on a date, taking that exotic trip abroad or asking your boss for a raise.
There is an inner butterfly waiting to soar
Emotions are running high
You have so much more to share with the world
It is true, we all have a default response on how we handle our emotions. We default to what is familiar and feels comfortable, even if that is pain or sadness.
Read MoreLook at what is in front of you. What idea have you started and not finished? What was the story you kept telling yourself as to why you did not follow through?
Read MoreWe are so programmed and conditioned to tone it down and fit in. We are programmed to do it right, not the best.
Read MoreYou are your dreams and noone else can take that away.
The lack of belief someone has shown in your or the unkind words they shared is a reflection of them - not you
More than the trauma that happened to you.
More than those moments of doubt that try to snuff out your light.
More than the voices inside of your head choking your self-confidence with every passing second.
If you asked me at 21 what direction my life was going, I was absolutely certain I had all the answers. After all, I was used to finding the answers on my own since I left home at 17 and damn near raised myself since I was 12
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