Sometimes I’m led to find guidance from a mentor, ask a friend about their experience in a specific situation, or seek more knowledge on from a subject-matter expert.
So while I advocate for strengthening your inner authority so you don’t need others to “tell you what to do”, I’m also a supporter of having mentors and learning from others.
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Many people are scared of being vulnerable with others. It can be terrifying to show your true self. There’s so much fear of being judged, being a burden, looking silly, or getting rejected. If this is how you feel, too, it’s understandable.
My own fears kept me from opening up to friends about how I felt or even what hobbies I enjoyed. Many of you know that I was scared to tell anyone that I am a Reiki healer and clairvoyant for years. It felt like a secret that only a select few in my circle knew about me, and even then, I barely spoke about it.
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Tools to help you out of a tough emotional state.
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While I must state clearly here that I am not a therapist, I’ve had many battles with these same troubles in my past and wanted to share a little of my story and some tools that have helped me along the way.
My hope is that it will help you, if you’ve been working through this, to know you are not alone and give you a little faith that you can move forward through it, too.
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How do you feel about…FEELING?
Do you honor your emotions?
Or do you squash your feelings down, deep inside?
Do you carve out time to just be, sitting quietly and journaling?
Or do you rush through life, never taking time to yourself?
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For Halloween 2013, I went as a “complimentary muffin”. The idea was the costume mimicked a muffin and I was to give compliments to everyone. Halfway through the night, a friend told me that I was doing a terrible job – I hadn’t given anyone compliments.
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You’ve probably heard the saying, “built up walls around your heart.” That’s exactly what a heart wall is. It’s an emotional block you’ve put up to prevent being hurt from others.
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When I was about 22 years old, I went to see “The Hangover” in the theaters with my good friend. I was laughing a lot in the beginning, until I realized my friend was sitting there frowning, making comments about how stupid the movie was.
I quickly wiped the smile off my face.
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Just like our bodies, our offices and homes can accumulate stagnant energy. When things feel calmer and lighter, this typically means that the energy in that space is clear.
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Is it possible to experience failure and triumph at the same time? Here’s a story about how it can be both, and the triumph of using your voice.
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Today, let’s talk about hope and how to find more of it.
What is hope exactly? Hope to me is a belief that everything will work out for the best. It might not be an easy task or situation we will encounter, but we will learn what we needed or be put on the path we were meant to walk. Most importantly, hope is knowing that we’re always supported and being guided through the right doors.
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Have you been pondering a question for a while now…but just can’t seem to find the answer? Are you feeling like your energy is depleted or you are feeling unsteady? Or, are you interested in taking a next step on your spiritual journey, but don’t know how to get there? If you answered yes to
We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Emma Mitchell a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Emma, we’re so excited for our community to get to know you and learn from your journey and the wisdom you’ve acquired over time. Let’s kick things off with a discussion on self-confidence and self-esteem. How did you develop yours?
For most of my 20’s and early 30’s, I had a hard time with my self-esteem, and things easily knocked me down. I realized to be truly joyful in life, it is important to love yourself. Which is why I got intentional about building up my confidence, and still work on it almost daily.
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In this story, you’ll hear about my friend “Jane” and her obstacles with health issues and loneliness. I’ll also share 3 things she did to build better connection with friends; these are tips you can use in your life as well.
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As humans, we are hardwired for connection. We all want people that we can do life together with and feel supported when things get challenging.
61% of U.S. adults say having close friends is extremely or very important for people to live a fulfilling life, according to this article.
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ou’ve probably realized that it is difficult to meet friends at random. So, if you really want to find the good ones, you need to get intentional. Take charge of your life and put yourself in places where these kinds of people might hang out. Check out the list below for inspiration.
8 Places to Meet Potential Friends Read More »
You may desire to have good friends in your life, but have you ever thought about what that really means? What does it look like to have a good, true friend?
7 Characteristics of a Good Friend Read More »
Let’s talk about how to identify if a friendship is right for you.
Sometimes the truth is scary, and you may think you don’t want to know if you are hanging out with the wrong friends. But what if I told you that…
….by holding on to friends that aren’t a good fit, these relationships can sometimes be detrimental to your confidence, mental health, and even keep you from finding true happiness?
Is this the right friend for you? Read More »