You pride yourself on being strong, capable, and independent. You take care of yourself, you don’t ask for much, and you rarely lean on others. Maybe you’ve even said (or thought): I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this. In many ways, it’s...
Learn Your Forgiveness Archetype
Letting go and offering yourself forgiveness can help boost your feelings of wellness and improve your image of yourself.
Letting go and offering yourself forgiveness can help boost your feelings of wellness and improve your image of yourself.
You pride yourself on being strong, capable, and independent. You take care of yourself, you don’t ask for much, and you rarely lean on others. Maybe you’ve even said (or thought): I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this. In many ways, it’s...
You’re a powerhouse in the boardroom. You delegate with confidence, lead teams with clarity, and make high-stakes decisions daily. You’ve built your success through drive, intelligence, and resilience. People admire your confidence, your...
Have you ever been told you're too much? Too emotional. Too opinionated. Too sensitive. Too independent. Too intimidating. Too picky. Maybe someone told you outright. Maybe it was the way they rolled their eyes when you voiced your needs....
You’re the one people count on. The one who always says yes. The one who offers the extra hand, the kind words, the patient understanding—even when your energy is empty. You pride yourself on being thoughtful, compassionate, and generous....
Have you ever sat in a meeting or conversation, heart pounding, as a voice in your head whispered, “You don’t belong here”? Maybe you’ve caught yourself saying things like, “This might be a silly idea, but…” or hesitated to speak up at...
How many times have you said "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"? Whether it’s agreeing to extra work, attending an event you have no interest in, or taking on responsibilities that aren’t yours, saying yes out of obligation rather...
Have you ever felt like you needed to prove you belong in the room? That little voice in your head whispers, What if they figure out I don’t know enough? Or what if I sound too assertive and rub people the wrong way? If this sounds...
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a meeting and have an important question, but instead of simply asking, you begin with, “Sorry, can I ask a quick question?” The words slip out instinctively, and while they may seem polite, they subtly...
Trauma changes us. Someone we trust betrays us, and we're different. Something changes from how it's always been, and we're different. A loved one leaves us or dies, and we're forever different. Whatever the trauma is, when life as we...
In this fast-paced world, we often find ourselves trapped in a loop of negative thoughts and perceptions. The habit of viewing things from one rigid perspective can significantly affect our relationships, self-esteem, and overall mental...
Growing up, the concept of setting boundaries was alien to me. I didn’t really grasp what boundaries were, nor did I understand their importance in maintaining healthy relationships and personal integrity. However, as I encountered...
In today’s fast-paced world, the term "self-care" often conjures images of leisurely bubble baths and soothing massages. While these indulgences are enjoyable and certainly part of taking care of oneself, self-care encompasses much more....
Two ancient but always relevant practices stand out in the journey toward a fulfilling and peaceful life: mindfulness and forgiveness. These two practices carry hope and invite us on a journey toward self-discovery, emotional healing, and...
We all deal with guilt in life. Surprisingly, not all guilt is bad; proper 'guilt' can be healthy for us and keep us on the paths we want to travel. It's hard to navigate the guilt maze–knowing what's healthy and not and how to get the...
In a world where acceptance often feels like a currency, people-pleasing behavior has become a common, albeit misunderstood, phenomenon. At its core, people-pleasing involves consistently prioritizing the needs and desires of others over...
Women tend to apologize for simply taking up space. Have you ever counted how many times a day you say, "I'm sorry," for something? We over-apologize, and this habit doesn't benefit us. It's a reflection of deeper societal conditioning....
We all have a past and what matters is what you do with your future. Learn how to forgive yourself for past mistakes here.
Forgiveness is a concept that’s often discussed but rarely understood. When we allow it to transform our perspective on a situation or person, it’s radical and can benefit us by letting anger go and growing beyond our pain. It’s no secret...
Transformational coaching can help different aspects of your life. So, what can you expect from this process? Find out here.
We’ve only got a blip of time on this Earth. Make the most of it! Learn how to find your purpose (and how transformation coaching can help) in this article.
We weigh what we weigh…a key concept I first heard from a sponsor when I was early in my sobriety and had started attending AA. It’s a statement that impacted me then and continues to impact me now. Maybe it’s something that will impact...
When we talk about the concept of sovereignty, we may think of something political or related to government. We know that sovereignty is also a term that describes those who find honoring ourselves allows us to honor others. As we seek to...
Love. It’s a transformational concept. Greek philosophers tell a story of humans initially being of three types–male, female, and androgynous. According to Greek legend, these were not humans as we know them today. They were...
Transformational coaching comes in many different forms, depending on how you want to transform and change yourself. Learn more here.
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You pride yourself on being strong, capable, and independent. You take care of yourself, you don’t ask for much, and you rarely lean on others. Maybe you’ve even said (or thought): I don’t need anyone. I’ve got this. In many ways, it’s...
You’re a powerhouse in the boardroom. You delegate with confidence, lead teams with clarity, and make high-stakes decisions daily. You’ve built your success through drive, intelligence, and resilience. People admire your confidence, your...
Have you ever been told you're too much? Too emotional. Too opinionated. Too sensitive. Too independent. Too intimidating. Too picky. Maybe someone told you outright. Maybe it was the way they rolled their eyes when you voiced your needs....
You’re the one people count on. The one who always says yes. The one who offers the extra hand, the kind words, the patient understanding—even when your energy is empty. You pride yourself on being thoughtful, compassionate, and generous....
Have you ever sat in a meeting or conversation, heart pounding, as a voice in your head whispered, “You don’t belong here”? Maybe you’ve caught yourself saying things like, “This might be a silly idea, but…” or hesitated to speak up at...
How many times have you said "yes" when you really wanted to say "no"? Whether it’s agreeing to extra work, attending an event you have no interest in, or taking on responsibilities that aren’t yours, saying yes out of obligation rather...
Have you ever felt like you needed to prove you belong in the room? That little voice in your head whispers, What if they figure out I don’t know enough? Or what if I sound too assertive and rub people the wrong way? If this sounds...
Imagine this scenario: You’re in a meeting and have an important question, but instead of simply asking, you begin with, “Sorry, can I ask a quick question?” The words slip out instinctively, and while they may seem polite, they subtly...
Trauma changes us. Someone we trust betrays us, and we're different. Something changes from how it's always been, and we're different. A loved one leaves us or dies, and we're forever different. Whatever the trauma is, when life as we...
In this fast-paced world, we often find ourselves trapped in a loop of negative thoughts and perceptions. The habit of viewing things from one rigid perspective can significantly affect our relationships, self-esteem, and overall mental...
Growing up, the concept of setting boundaries was alien to me. I didn’t really grasp what boundaries were, nor did I understand their importance in maintaining healthy relationships and personal integrity. However, as I encountered...
In today’s fast-paced world, the term "self-care" often conjures images of leisurely bubble baths and soothing massages. While these indulgences are enjoyable and certainly part of taking care of oneself, self-care encompasses much more....
Two ancient but always relevant practices stand out in the journey toward a fulfilling and peaceful life: mindfulness and forgiveness. These two practices carry hope and invite us on a journey toward self-discovery, emotional healing, and...
We all deal with guilt in life. Surprisingly, not all guilt is bad; proper 'guilt' can be healthy for us and keep us on the paths we want to travel. It's hard to navigate the guilt maze–knowing what's healthy and not and how to get the...
In a world where acceptance often feels like a currency, people-pleasing behavior has become a common, albeit misunderstood, phenomenon. At its core, people-pleasing involves consistently prioritizing the needs and desires of others over...
Women tend to apologize for simply taking up space. Have you ever counted how many times a day you say, "I'm sorry," for something? We over-apologize, and this habit doesn't benefit us. It's a reflection of deeper societal conditioning....
We all have a past and what matters is what you do with your future. Learn how to forgive yourself for past mistakes here.
Forgiveness is a concept that’s often discussed but rarely understood. When we allow it to transform our perspective on a situation or person, it’s radical and can benefit us by letting anger go and growing beyond our pain. It’s no secret...
Transformational coaching can help different aspects of your life. So, what can you expect from this process? Find out here.
We’ve only got a blip of time on this Earth. Make the most of it! Learn how to find your purpose (and how transformation coaching can help) in this article.
We weigh what we weigh…a key concept I first heard from a sponsor when I was early in my sobriety and had started attending AA. It’s a statement that impacted me then and continues to impact me now. Maybe it’s something that will impact...
When we talk about the concept of sovereignty, we may think of something political or related to government. We know that sovereignty is also a term that describes those who find honoring ourselves allows us to honor others. As we seek to...
Love. It’s a transformational concept. Greek philosophers tell a story of humans initially being of three types–male, female, and androgynous. According to Greek legend, these were not humans as we know them today. They were...
Transformational coaching comes in many different forms, depending on how you want to transform and change yourself. Learn more here.