Years ago when I was working at a day treatment program for people in recovery from addictions, I began learning about shame. I found the research eye opening to say the least. The implications were a total game changer..a life changer. You see, the destructive emotion of … [Read more...]
Do You Self-Sabotage?
"Self-sabotage is when we say we want something and then go about making sure it doesn't happen." -Alyce Cornyn-Selby We often consciously or unconsciously sabotage ourselves because we do not think that we deserve to be successful in life. We may have made mistakes in the … [Read more...]
Brene Brown Quotes
"If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived … [Read more...]
Does Fear Hold You Back?
Working as a therapist, I see fear holding so many people back from their true potential. Fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the unknown. They become stuck in the "what if's" in life. "What if they don't like me?" "What if I fail?" "What if it doesn't work out?" "What if … [Read more...]
True connection, vulnerability, and a fear of rejection
"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." -Brene Brown In order to have an authentic connection, both … [Read more...]