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August 3, 2025 Have you taken on tasks, style, characteristics, perspectives, or personal narratives, to fit in with others’ ideas about you and society, but it really isn’t you? In the last two blog posts, I shared information about ways and options to find your purpose in life. But what if what we have become… Read more
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August 1, 2025 I realized after writing my blog on Finding Your Purpose, that topic was too broad for one post. I continued my research; I came across other information that could help you find your purpose. The New York Times did a study that showed only twenty-five percent of people know their life’s purpose.… Read more
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Monday, July 21, 2025 Do you struggle to find or discover your purpose in life? I have as well. Does anyone have just one purpose in life? Or does it change and evolve over time? I know many people who do have purpose: One has passion for creating personal care boxes for those with substance… Read more
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July 12, 2025 Do you feel like a fraud? Do you ask yourself, what I am doing here? Do you feel you don’t belong, although you have the education, experience, and credentials? The imposter syndrome is a form of self doubt and a false belief that you are not capable and confident as others perceive… Read more
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6/28/2025 Have You Ever Asked Yourself, “Is there something more or bigger?” According to Elizabeth Scott, PhD, spirituality is a worldview that suggests a dimension to life beyond what we experience on the sensory and physical levels. It might entail religious or cultural practices and beliefs surrounding a higher being, connection with others and the… Read more
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June 21, 2025 Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by a relentless pursuit of flawlessness and high standards. It can manifest as self-motivation and drive to achieve success, but it often leads to anxiety and low self-worth when those standards are not met according to Psychology Today. Perfectionism is driven primarily by internal pressure to avoid… Read more
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June 14, 2025 Do you accept yourself? It is not an easy thing to do. For some of us, it is damn difficult. What is self-acceptance? Self-acceptance is the act of acknowledging and embracing both your strengths and weaknesses without judgment, leading to a more positive and fulfilling self-image. It involves recognizing your imperfections and making peace… Read more
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June 7, 2025 Psychology Today defines self-talk as the internal dialogues or conversations that individuals have with themselves in their minds. It can be conscious thoughts or unconscious beliefs and biases, providing a way for the brain to interpret and process daily experiences. Think about what you have said to yourself today. Was it kind and… Read more
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5/31/2025 The American Psychological Association defines self-confidence as “a belief that one is capable of successfully meeting the demands of a task.” Confidence is not just a feeling, it is a state of mind, according to MentorLoop.com blogger/writer Emily Ryan. Psychotherapist Amy Morin stated that self-confidence can give you a general sense of trust in… Read more
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5/24/2025 Self-worth often is confused with self-esteem. Though related, self-worth and self-esteem are distinct and different concepts. Self-worth is deeper and more stable. It is a sense of your inherent value as a person. As defined by the University of North Carolina-Wilmington’s health wellness website: Self-worth is the internal sense of being good enough and… Read more
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