by Carla | Oct 9, 2022 | Comparison to Others, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
WHO HASN’T STRUGGLED OR FELT PRESSURE FROM WITHIN TO KEEP UP TO THAT ZEALOUS PERSON at some point? Someone who seems to have all the answers or brilliant ideas – or at least offers them up so much quicker? Maybe in a meeting, at work, in the classroom,...
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, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THIS LONG AGO! I WISH I’D KNOWN IT SOONER! WHY DIDN’T I REALIZE THIS!? These statements can start you down Should Road – a bumpy uneven road of thoughts and emotions that feels uncomfortable all the way along. What if… … what you didn’t know...
by Carla | Jul 2, 2022 | Getting Through Difficult Experiences, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
There’s a lovely quote about how a bird sitting on a tree branch is not afraid of the branch breaking because of its faith in its own wings. (Paraphrased here, but proper quote attributed to Charlie Wardle.) Looking at this from a slightly different angle: If we think...
by Carla | Jul 2, 2022 | Anxiety & Worry, Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
WHAT PEOPLE BELIEVE OR THINK ABOUT US, including their judgment or criticism – doesn’t actually impact us. Sure, if they tell us about it, or tell others and we learn of it – yes it might impact us at that point. Sure, if they act on their feelings and let them show...
by Carla | Apr 8, 2022 | Self-Worth & Self-Esteem
DO YOU REALLY TAKE IN THE COMPLIMENTS YOU RECEIVE? It’s wonderful to get compliments when they come our way – it feels good, right? But… Sometimes it feels uncomfortable to receive one. Sometimes we don’t know what to say in response, other than a quick thank...
