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COMMON TACTICS OF THE NARCISSIST
I believe that many of us...or maybe most of us ... have experienced the harmful and destructive impact of an abusive narcissistic relationship. As a Coach, I've worked with many clients to overcome the issues that have resulted from such abuse. Within the realm of...
TOXIC POSITIVITY
I'm not negative. In fact, I embrace positivity and optimism and I regularly seek out ways to be grateful to encourage these. But too much positivity can be a bad thing. It can be Toxic Positivity. During this pandemic, being honest about my struggles and...
SIGNS YOU MIGHT BE A PERFECTIONIST
If your perfectionism is not affecting your moods, if you feel great when you achieve something and laugh when you don’t and keep aiming higher, great. You are what’s known as a ‘normal’, ‘adaptive’, or ‘positive’ perfectionist, or what some people would say should just be called a high achiever. This type of perfectionism is healthy and serves to propel you towards your goals.
But if you are one of the many who suffer with their perfectionism, who live with a running soundtrack of self-defeating thoughts and constantly feel like life lets you down, then you have, ‘maladaptive’, or ‘negative’ perfectionism.
TRIGGERS: THE HIDDEN GIFT
Have you ever noticed that we can be easily upset by someone else’s perspective?
Or worse, their perception of us?
Confronted with a comment, suggestion or criticism, we can often feel anxious, angry or confused.
That’s an emotional trigger.
BUSY
In these moments …these snippets of discomfort….we see things as they really are. We connect with our souls and are faced with the reality of what we have created. In the quiet – the lack of ‘busy’ – we are forced to reflect on our lives…
‘THAT’ FEELING
You know that feeling… That feeling when something just feels right? I could call this ‘luck’, but I don’t believe that.
AUTHENTICITY
Authenticity is uncomfortable and difficult to achieve, especially if we’re worried about what everyone else thinks. If we’re worried about judgment it’s never gonna work. …and it’s essential for connection.
NAVIGATING ANXIETY: 10 TIPS TO SUCCESS
We can feel so powerless when anxiety takes over, but that’s not actually true. It’s the opposite: We have all the control…all the power. It’s in reminding ourselves and taking consistent action, that we take control…take away control from anxiety…and get back to living.
WORK – LIFE BALANCE: CREATING A LIFE YOU LOVE
The benefits of creating more work-life balance are enormous. This balance creates a sense of peace…of things being in harmony…of having time.
20 SIGNS OF NARCISSISTIC SUPPLY (VICTIMOLOGY)
Narcissism is hard to diagnose and equally as often overused in our society. Learn what Narcissism looks like and if you might be a victim of it in your relationship.
NARCISSISM: 2 VERY DIFFERENT TYPES
As always, this post is intended to enlighten, educate and empower. If you are continually struggling in your relationship with someone who no longer seems interested in your well-being, the following information might shed light on some issues.
NEUROPLASTICITY: A NEW TOOL
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. Neuroplasticity allows the neurons (nerve cells) in the brain to compensate for injury and disease and to adjust their activities in response to new situations and changes in their environment. This process occurs at variable frequency throughout life depending on age and situation.