Renewer of Minds. Pursuing Relationship, Not Religion. Author. Speaker. Closet Foodie.
Having a hard time trying to combat negativity in your life? I think we all do at some point in our lives. Whether you are trying to deal with negative thoughts, or negative people, there are several challenges you’ll inevitably face. It isn’t easy eliminating negativity from your life; particularly if the negative behavior has …
Do you find it difficult or uncomfortable to accept praise or compliments? If so, you’re not alone. According to Tess Brigham, psychotherapist and certified life coach, low self-worth is a big reason why receiving a compliment can be challenging to accept and believe. If you suffer from impostor syndrome, you may internally think that you …
Can you name your strengths, or just your weaknesses? According to Susan Surtel, a professional coach on StrengthsCanada.com, “two-thirds of adults are not aware of where their natural talents lie.” She goes on to say that, “people who are less successful are usually not aware of their natural abilities and often try to fix themselves.” …
According to CollinsDictionary.com, “a goal or target that is realistic is one which you can sensibly expect to achieve.” In order to know what a reasonable expectation is, let’s first discuss what an unreasonable expectation might look like. What Are Unreasonable Expectations? Unreasonable expectations might be thinking that if you work hard enough, someone may …
Have you ever had to deal with conflict? If so, what was your initial reaction? There is no way to avoid conflict all the time, so learning how to deal with it in a healthy manner is an important life skill. Knowing how to manage conflict is a skill that can be helpful in professional …
Overthinking can be a constant and chronic issue for many individuals. This vicious cycle can feel like mental acrobatics. And for the person who deals with impostor syndrome, overthinking seems to be part of their daily battle. Chronic overthinkers are plagued by second-guessing their decisions or imagining a horrible outcome. Replaying conversations or events over …
Impostor syndrome can go by many different names, such as “impostor phenomenon” or “fraud syndrome.” It is described as having an overwhelming feeling that you do not deserve the success you have earned. Some even say that they become fearful of being called out as a fraud after having been successful in an area of …
Have you lost all enthusiasm for life? Did your “get up and go” get up and leave? If so, you certainly aren’t alone! Many people lose their enthusiasm for life somewhere along the way. Whether it is due to depression, or because you are stuck in a rut; losing your enthusiasm can suck. However, there …
Living with stress can lead to poor health and is a large contributing factor in heart disease, asthma, obesity, gastrointestinal problems, and other physical health problems. In addition, stress increases your chance of experiencing depression, anxiety, and even Alzheimer’s disease – not to mention premature death. Training yourself to care less about the opinions of …
The hustle culture surrounding us can sometimes make us feel guilty for having interests or hobbies of our own, especially if it takes us away from our career or our family. Sadly, this feeling of having to spread oneself “too thin” is true for both men and women. Many of us are at a loss …
