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Jan 3, 2025 - Addicted to Approval? Embracing Self-Love & Taking Back Your Power
Pause, trust your resilience, and let self-compassion lead you.
Daily Motivation
January 03, 2025
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When you’re going through a tough time, be gentle with yourself. Give yourself the space to notice your self-critical thoughts. It’s not like you’re doing it on purpose. These... Continue Reading
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Addicted to Approval? Embracing Self-Love & Taking Back Your Power
Do you catch yourself craving someone else’s approval to feel good about yourself?
Maybe it’s a partner, a friend, or even a colleague. Their disapproval feels like rejection, leaving you questioning your worth. If that resonates, you’re not alone - it’s a cycle many of us find ourselves in.
But constantly seeking external validation isn’t just exhausting; it’s also a sign that you may be neglecting the most important relationship of all - the one you have with yourself.
For years, I lived in this approval-seeking trap, allowing my happiness to depend on others’ validation…
Living in Balance: 4 Practices to Make 2025 an Incredibly Peaceful Year
As the world grows busier and more complex, finding balance in life feels more essential than ever.
What do you really want for 2025?
For many, the answer isn’t just more money or career success - it’s something deeper. It’s peace.
A balanced life isn’t about checking off endless to-do lists or striving for perfection. It’s about creating space for quiet, aligning with your authentic self, and embracing the power of simplicity…
Your Weekend Reset
Ready for a weekly reset? Try a few of these tips to unwind, connect, or get creative. We’ve got you covered to make the most of your downtime!
Attend a Virtual Class (Cooking, Yoga, or Art): It’s wild how much you can learn without even leaving your house these days. Whether it’s nailing that downward dog, or finally figuring out how to paint something that isn’t just abstract blobs, virtual classes are a solid way to mix things up. Pick something that excites you, even (specially) if it’s a little outside your comfort zone,who knows, it might just become your new thing.
Host a Trivia Night with Friends: Fire up a video call, grab some friends, and create your own trivia night. You can go full DIY with categories or find an online generator to do the work for you. Add snacks, drinks, and a little friendly competition, and you’ve got the perfect low-effort but high-fun night. Winner gets bragging rights (or an actual prize if you’re fancy like that).
Write Letters or Cards to Friends and Family: Take a moment to sit down with some paper, maybe even break out the fancy pens, and write to the people you care about. Share a funny memory, a random update, or just a quick “thinking of you.” It’s a small gesture, but it can make someone’s day. Plus, it feels good to step away from screens and do something a little old-school.
Audiobook Recommendation: Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
Alright, alright, alright - if you ever wanted a book narrated in a Texan drawl, this is the one for you. Part life advice, part storytelling, McConaughey reflects on his life lessons, messy and magical. It’s like sitting down with that one friend who always has the wildest, most thought-provoking, meaningful stories. Listen to this one on a long drive or during a chill weekend, it’s equal parts inspiring and wildly fun.
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Today's Affirmation
I am worthy of my own trust. I consciously choose to pay attention on what makes me happy. I am nurturing my emotional well-being. I am tapping into... Continue Reading
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