Hi, I’m Elaine.
I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.
As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.
If you’re ready to get started, read on!
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When we’re emotionally overwhelmed, it’s important to give ourselves grace and take the time we need to do self-care to restore our equilibrium. Movies like Inside Out 2 help us understand the contributions of each of our emotions to our well-being.
Read MoreIt’s much easier to make short-run decisions than long-run ones, especially when we are stressed. But with patience and imagination, we can learn to play the long game, which yields greater rewards in the future.
Read MoreWhen it comes to our interactions with others, much as we’d rather believe our frustrations are all their fault, there’s a lot of work to do on our side as well. We sometimes forget to use the emotional tools we already have at our disposal.
Read MoreWe all struggle throughout our lives. When we’re young, we rail against the unfairness of it. But adversity teaches us many valuable life lessons, helps us grow stronger, and prepares us for future difficulties.
Read MoreWhen thinking about a new endeavor, consider making a list of all the reasons you can’t do it, and then proving yourself wrong. Identifying the potential obstacles of any project up front gives us a better chance of success.
Read MoreWe may not ever be the same after the pandemic. But we can learn and grow and start anew if we have a mindset of hope.
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