One thing that makes me cringe is the thought of settling. What makes a person settle for less than what they want in life, particularly in the way of relationships? I can’t stand the thought of settling with a person if I’m not crazy about them. I’ve settled before and quite frankly, I’d much rather […]
I am fortunate enough to come from a very tight-knit and loving family. My parents have been together for over 35 years and are still very much in love. Neither of my parents has ever laid a finger on the other. In fact, I’ve never even heard my parents yell at each other. They’re always […]
Being a victim of domestic violence can completely shatter your self-esteem and self-confidence. Daily positive affirmations were one of my first steps in releasing myself from my negative self-image and regaining confidence in myself. Here are some of the positive affirmations I used: I love and accept myself just the way I am I deserve […]
The first few days of breaking up with someone are always the hardest. This is especially true if you’re in a co-dependent, abusive relationship. Music is a powerful healer. I listened to the Strong Woman Songs below to help me through my break-up and emotional distress. I hope you find them helpful too. Strong Woman […]
Throughout 2008 I conducted a social experiment with the purpose of discerning whether the way in which my external world perceived me was congruent with the way I perceived myself. The idea was inspired by Steve Pavlina’s branding exercise. It was an interesting year to conduct the experiment, as I was in the process of […]