Your self-talk patterns aren’t just harmless observations; they’re the drivers of your emotional life. Develop an inner BS detector for your own sake.
What if I told you no matter where you are in life, happiness is available to you? We tend to think happiness is waiting for us once we get that promotion or once we’re thinner or reach a certain milestone. Then, we’ll feel better than we do now.
Living your life to prove you matter or that you’re good enough is a waste of time. You’re trying to complete something that’s already finished.
We’re constantly absorbing messages about living seemingly perfect lives, so it's easy to beat ourselves up and focus on what's wrong rather than what's right.
The reason we spin in indecision and don’t take action is because of a feeling, always. It feels a little bit better wallowing in self-pity or procrastinating, than making the decision you need to make and taking action.
I reflected on why so many of us suffer from imposter syndrome, anxiety, and low confidence. But the real question is how could we not?
Last weekend I thought about drinking again. I went to a wedding solo and wondered if alcohol would help me have more fun.
The more you can bring yourself to the present moment, the more you retrain your brain to stop spiraling or repeating past, unhelpful programming.
How much of your current life is your idea? Are you okay with that? You may be stuck in a pattern of living for others. It’s when you often feel obligated to do things, and it’s at your own expense.
It’s easy to get stuck in apathy or feel indifferent about your personal life. You may think, ‘my life is fine already,’ or ‘I don’t really care about my growth,’ or ‘I’m just too exhausted.’