The armor we often wear with others in order to protect ourselves can actually keep us from enjoying healthy relationships. Therapy can help us drop our shields so we can connect with others in more meaningful ways.
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It’s important to celebrate milestones in every area of our life, but especially in our personal growth. Doing so allows us to acknowledge our progress, and gives us the energy to continue pursuing our goals.
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When you’re in the zone, doing what you love, you lose all track of time. The joy is compounded when you have friends who share your enthusiasm for your favorite activity.
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To live authentically, we need to pause at times to reevaluate our needs and get clear about our purpose. Discovering who we are is an ongoing process.
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Parenting is an exhilarating ride that lasts a lifetime. Much as we want to impart our wisdom to the next generation, they have to acquire it just as we did, one stage at a time.
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Studies show that one very quick way to reset our moods is to look at old photographs. Recalling fond memories and fast friends reminds us of happier times.
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No matter how similar we may feel to someone else, or how much we may strive to be like someone else, each us is perfectly unique. If we are not genuine, we lose our one chance to contribute to the world what only we can.
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When decision making is difficult, unconscious limiting thoughts may be getting in the way. Taking the time to get centered helps quiet the competing voices in our heads so we can determine the best choice.
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Sometimes we forget to look at all the good we do, and to own all the things we do right. It is never too late to work on your self-confidence.
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It is never too late to learn to give ourselves nurturance and understanding, especially when we make mistakes.
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If we respond to unwanted advice with a brief “thank you,” acknowledging the well-meaning gift that’s been offered to us, it can create an opening for us to consider another point of view.
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Our personalities are formed in part as a reaction to our early environments. The Enneagram model can help us understand our acquired personality traits, and provide a pathway for growth so that we can get closer to our true essence.
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