Character Over Reputation: Who You Are vs. What They Think There’s a quote that has always stuck with me on Character Over Reputation: "Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." In a world that thrives… Continue reading Character Over Reputation
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The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity
The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity We live in a world where comparison is just a scroll away. Social media, magazines, and even casual conversations often showcase the best moments of others’ lives—the vacations, the celebrations, the picture-perfect family outings. And in contrast, we sit with our behind-the-scenes reality, filled with chaos, self-doubt, and imperfections.… Continue reading The Reason We Struggle with Insecurity
Be Unapologetically You
Be Unapologetically You The world will always have opinions about who you should be, how you should act, and what path you should take. But here’s the truth—you are not here to meet someone else’s expectations. Instead, you are here to be fully, unapologetically, and authentically yourself. Embracing Who You Are Being yourself doesn’t mean… Continue reading Be Unapologetically You
Preconceived Notions: More Than Meets the Eye
Preconceived Notions: More Than Meets the Eye Preconceived notions—they’re something, aren’t they? I remember walking into my clinic one day and feeling every set of eyes on me. At my previous job, I was required to dress professionally for my outpatient clients. But I also worked as a therapist in a 30-day inpatient residential treatment… Continue reading Preconceived Notions: More Than Meets the Eye
To Conform or Not to Conform
To Conform or Not to Conform To Conform or Not to Conform I’ve struggled with self-esteem issues for most of my life. Despite having loving parents and people invested in my life, I couldn’t understand why I felt the way I did. Now, looking back, I see how loved I was, but hindsight is 20/20.… Continue reading To Conform or Not to Conform
Quote by Mary Katherine Backstrom
Quote by Mary Katherine Backstrom "I love when somebody says about a woman, 'Oh, she's too much. She's too much for me." Too much of what? Too much of an opinion? She laughs too loudly? Stands too tall? Takes up too much space? What would be the right amount and not too much? She'd have… Continue reading Quote by Mary Katherine Backstrom
True Beauty from Within the Ashes
True Beauty from Within the Ashes "True Beauty" Do You think that a California girl is supposed to have curls and wear a jean size 3? All the curves in all the right places, spray tanned faces like on TV? And we read in the gospel of Vogue that we're all supposed to dress and… Continue reading True Beauty from Within the Ashes
The Little Squares of Life
The Little Squares of Life In The Little Squares of Life, what do you see? I see skinny people with flawless makeup (the women anyway). Also, I see homemade meals and clean, organized houses. Pets can speak three languages and never need walking because they can use the toilet. Little humans wearing matching clothes never… Continue reading The Little Squares of Life