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The Double Standard in the Workplace: A Barrier to Women’s Success and How to not Get Stung by it
Despite significant advancements in gender equality, women still encounter pervasive double standards in the workplace. These hidden biases affect career growth, professional relationships, and can exert a considerable influence on overall workplace culture, creating...
My lifelong struggle with anxiety
I think I have had anxiety almost my entire life, and it began when I was about 7 years old. But first, I want to back up a bit because this story began long before my seventh birthday. As a child, I was told that I was adopted from a very early age. I think it was...
Reparenting for Adults: A Guide to Healing Childhood Wounds and Setting Healthy Boundaries
Why would a grown up woman want to reparent herself What is Reparenting? Reparenting is a process where an adult takes on the role of a nurturing parent to themselves. Here are some reasons why a grown woman might want to reparent herself: Healing from Past Trauma: If...
The Hidden Ways Anxiety Destroys Your Interpersonal Relationships
Anxiety is often viewed as a personal struggle—an internal storm of worry, fear, and overthinking. But what many people don’t realize is that anxiety doesn’t stay confined within the mind of the person experiencing it. It spills over, subtly and sometimes...
What I Learned from Practicing Self-Compassion: A Life-Changing Inner Journey
Self-compassion is a journey. It is one of those deeply personal practices that, while it is meant to be about kindness and gentleness towards oneself, often requires the most honest and challenging internal work. Like many, my understanding of self-compassion started...
How to Use Journaling for Emotional Clarity and Self-Discovery
Photo courtesy of Pexels: Roman Odintsov Sometimes our feelings can be hard to uncover, and our thoughts can become jumbled when trying to put them into spoken words. The written word has a way of providing understanding in cases like this. Expressing our feelings in...
How Mindfulness Helped My Anxiety
Photo courtesy of Photo by Levi XU on Unsplash Anxiety used to be the background noise of my life. It was always there—buzzing, humming, sometimes roaring—making even the simplest tasks feel overwhelming. I didn’t always have the words to describe it, but I knew what...
Assertiveness Can Help Keep A Marriage Together
A Real Story of Transformation I recently received a beautiful letter from a client who wanted to share how learning assertiveness has changed her life — and her marriage — for the better.With her permission, I’m sharing it with you today. A Letter from Mary Ellen...
How to Deliver an Assertive Message to a Difficult Family Member Without Guilt
Navigating a Domineering Mother-in-Law with Confidence and Calm In today’s blog, I’ll walk you through an assertive way to deal with a domineering mother-in-law—a situation that many people can relate to, but few know how to handle effectively. Let’s meet our subject,...
How to Deal with Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Regain Control of Your Life
If you’re like me, then you know that managing anxiety can be a challenging journey—even on the best of days. Mine always seemed to be the worst when I was trudging the aisles of the grocery store. But I finally learned the right strategies so I could manage my...
How Anxiety Affects Relationships: Understanding the Emotional Impact
Anxiety is a complex and deeply personal experience, yet its impact often extends far beyond the individual who suffers from it. When anxiety infiltrates a relationship—whether romantic, familiar, or platonic—it can create emotional distance, miscommunication, and...
How People Pleasing Holds Women Back in Career & Life – And How to Break Free
Image courtesy of Etty Fidele at unsplash.com Introduction People-pleasing is often seen as a positive trait—after all, being kind, accommodating, and agreeable are qualities that help maintain relationships and create harmony. However, when people-pleasing becomes a...
How Dialectical Behavior Therapy Helps Regulate Emotions: DBT Explained Simply
Unlocking Emotional Balance Through Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotions: The Compass of Our Lives Emotions shape every aspect of our human experience—they guide decisions, influence relationships, and frame daily life. Yet, for many, managing emotions,...
The Mechanics of an Anxiety Attack: What Really Happens in Your Mind and Body
Photo byElizabeth ZernetskaCourtesy of Pexels.com What Happens Inside Your Body During An Anxiety Attack Unless you are superhuman, you have probably had anxiety at some point in your life. It usually starts off with a whimper, but left unchecked, anxiety can...
How Mindfulness Reduces Anxiety Symptoms: A Practical Guide to Emotional Balance
How Mindfulness Can Help You Manage Anxiety In today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle with anxiety symptoms, ranging from racing thoughts and restlessness to constant worry. The demands of modern life often exacerbate these feelings, making it difficult to...
Unlock Your Potential: Benefits of Working with a Women’s Empowerment Coach
Mindfulness: A Superpower of Presence and Control Mindfulness grants a superpower that allows you to be fully present, aware, and in control of your mind and emotions. Here's how it can feel like a superpower: 1. Enhanced Focus and Clarity Mindfulness strengthens your...
Managing Holiday Anxiety: 10 Effective Strategies for a Calmer Season
Navigating Holiday Anxiety with Grace and Serenity The holiday season, with its twinkling lights, festive gatherings, and cheerful carols, is often painted as the most wonderful time of the year. However, for many, it can also be one of the most stressful times. From...
How Practicing Self-Love During the Holidays Can Reduce Stress and Boost Joy
The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, connection, and celebration. Glittering lights, cozy gatherings, and cheerful music fill the air with the promise of a magical time. However, for many, the holidays can also bring stress, loneliness, or...
The 10 Commandments of Self-Love: Essential Principles for Personal Empowerment
Self-love isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the foundation for a fulfilling and balanced life. When you truly embrace self-love, you create a ripple effect that positively impacts your relationships, career, mental health, and overall sense of purpose. Observing the 10...
Turning Challenges into Conquests: Empowering Strategies for Personal Growth
Throughout history, women have faced unique challenges—and yet, we consistently rise to overcome them.Whether it is breaking barriers in our careers, managing complex roles at home, or challenging societal expectations, women have always found ways to transform...
Self-Compassion and Resilience: Unlocking Your Inner Superpower
Self-compassion offers the remarkable superpower of resilience. When you practice self-compassion, you build an inner foundation that helps you bounce back from setbacks, navigate challenges with more grace, and maintain emotional balance even when things get tough....