by Carla | Sep 26, 2022 | Getting Through Difficult Experiences
AFTER A CHALLENGING OR IMPACTFUL INTERACTION, it’s OK to hold different feelings simultaneously about the experience, or to even oscillate between a few seemingly opposing emotions. Release any hefty expectations you might have of yourself that by extending compassion...
by Carla | Aug 28, 2022 | Interactions & Communication
A FRIEND RECENTLY SHARED A FRUSTRATION WITH ME: someone in their life was grumbling about an issue – an issue to which my friend could clearly see the solution, but the other person wouldn’t take any of their advice or suggestions to resolve it. As I type...
by Carla | Aug 28, 2022 | Getting Through Difficult Experiences
WHEN WE MAKE IT THROUGH A DIFFICULT EXPERIENCE WITH EASE or by the ‘skin of our teeth’ – it can be easy let the fears of the future invade our thoughts: ~But what will happen next time? ~But what if it doesn’t work out when something like this happens again? ~But what...
by Carla | Aug 7, 2022 | Getting Through Difficult Experiences, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
IF WE APPLY FOR SOMETHING AND AREN’T CHOSEN, whether it’s a program, a job, a competition of some kind – it can be disappointing and spark feelings of discouragement. Even if we get feedback about why we weren’t selected, no matter how constructive or kind, we...
by Carla | Jul 20, 2022 | Getting Through Difficult Experiences
WHAT STORY ARE YOU WEAVING in your own mind that is making a situation more complex? I bet you’ve done it. We’ve all done it. Maybe you’re doing it right now! Maybe it’s making you feel upset, angry, or frustrated. First of all, it’s OK – you’re human: you...
