At first, it made me laugh. I literally thought, who writes “But you promised” on the side of a building? But then I sat with it for a second. “But you promised.” There’s something haunting about those words because they’re rarely about the promise itself. They’re about the trust that came with it. The decisions [...]
Tag: personal growth
Saving a Piece of You for You
Somewhere along the way, many of us learn how to become everything for everyone. We become dependable. Responsible. Available. We answer the calls, meet the deadlines, carry the emotional weight, solve the problems, and show up when we're needed. We become so skilled at giving pieces of ourselves away that we rarely stop to ask [...]
I Am Not Responsible for What I Was Not Given the Opportunity to Know
For a long time, I believed that if I did enough internal work, the outcome of my relationships would eventually reflect that effort. That emotional health would naturally lead to emotional safety. That being grounded, self-aware, and intentional would somehow insulate me from ending up in situations that were not good for me. I no [...]
The Benefits of Positive Affirmations
In the world we live in today, it's easy to be overwhelmed by negativity. From the news to social media, there's a never-ending stream of bad news and negative comments. All of this can have a negative impact on our mental health and overall well-being. But there's a simple way to combat this negativity - [...]
New Year Better Me
As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024, it's a tradition for many of us to make New Year's resolutions. These promises we make to ourselves serve as a guide for the year, a beacon that lights our path toward personal growth and achievement. Let's delve into some common resolutions and explore how they [...]