Imposter Syndrome and Addiction: How I Fought My Doubts

Imposter Syndrome and Addiction: How I Fought My Doubts

Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their achievements, always fearing exposure as a “fraud.” This internalized self-deprecating belief often intersects with various forms of addiction, creating a complex web of emotional challenges. It can make individuals feel like they’re constantly walking a tightrope, with self-doubt on one side and dependency on the … Read more

Self-worth

Self-Worth Guide: How I Stop Seeking Validation From Others

Have you ever felt like you’re on a never-ending quest to seek approval from others? If your answer is yes, don’t feel too bad about it. In fact, it’s a natural thing we humans do when we don’t heal completely from our past trauma. I’ve been there many times myself, so I get you! Many … Read more

Self-Love Journaling

Self-Love Journaling: Insightful Guide For Daily Reflection

To me, self-love journaling is my superhero swooping in to save me from my insecurities, overthinking, and self-doubt. It’s the not-so-secret weapon I didn’t know I needed. You see when I first started my self-love journal, I had no idea the impact that it would have on my life. So, what is self-love journaling and … Read more

Journey to Self-Love

Journey to Self-Love: 39 Tips on How and Where to Start Yours

When was the last time you really felt like you loved yourself? It’s a question that I used to ask myself often, and one time, in particular, comes to mind. Recently, I was praising my son’s latest efforts at learning how to ride a bike. As lots of parents know, it can take some serious … Read more

What is Happiness and Why is it Different for Everyone

What Is Happiness and Why Is It Different for Everyone?

We all want to be happy but what is happiness exactly to any of us? Fortunately, being happy is easier said than done for many people. If you are one of the people who struggle to be happy, you may look at others and wonder how they appear to be so happy and how you … Read more

i want to be happy

I Want to be Happy and Now I am – This is How I Did it

I want to be happy, it’s one of my ultimate goals in life, but yet I felt like nothing makes me feel happy anymore. Not too long ago when something would not go the way I wanted to, I would grab my phone and start roaming through different apps to calm myself down. I would … Read more

How to chase a new direction in your life when hitting rock bottom

How to Chase a New Direction in Your Life When Hitting Rock Bottom

Hitting rock bottom was the beginning of my beautiful new life. Unfortunately, I didn’t see it that way at the time. June 7, 2008, I should have been getting ready to go on vacation to Hawaii, but instead, I was lying face-down on my bed, crying. Why? Twenty minutes earlier, my husband of seven years … Read more