What does it mean to be authentic?

Being Authentic Is More Than Just Being Honest Whenever we hear the word authentic, we usually associate it with a material object being genuine and of real value, such as an authentic Van Gogh painting or Michelangelo sculpture. The opposite of authentic is inauthentic – not real, fake, phony, insincere. In relation to the concept […]

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The First Steps to Change are Hardest

The First Step to Change is to Recognize it is Needed The first steps to changing your life are the hardest.   They feel strange and the struggle is real!  If you’re struggling to make healthier changes in your life, it could be that you’re not convinced a change is needed. Many of us are also […]

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What is Self-Hatred

What is Self-Hatred Self-hatred is easy to fall into.  Could it be possible you hate yourself too much? Self-hatred is more than simply not liking yourself. When you suffer with self-hatred, you’ll constantly put yourself down and feel like you aren’t good at anything. Here, we’ll look at what self-hatred is, the impact it can […]

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Do You Need the Approval of Others?

Free Yourself from Needing the Approval of Others Since we were children, most of us learned that it could be advantageous to make others happy. Most children want the approval of their parents, teachers, and peers. We tend to carry that same tendency into adulthood. While it’s natural to seek the approval of others, sometimes […]

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Weekly Affirmation – Beauty Doesn’t Define Me

Beauty doesn’t come in one size, nor does it define me.   I must remember this!   Since hitting menopause, I have struggled with my weight.  Beating myself up for not looking absolutely perfect.    This is where affirmations are a great help.   This weeks affirmation is as follows: Beauty doesn’t come in one size. I’m so […]

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