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The Hidden Cost of Over-Giving: When Caring Becomes Control Mar 25, 2025

We all want deep, fulfilling relationships. The kind where we feel seen, valued, and safe. And for many of us, that means showing up fully for the people we love, giving our time, our energy, our patience, our loyalty.

But sometimes, what feels like love isn’t love at all. Sometimes, what we call c...

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The Emotional Toll of Success: Why High Achievers Struggle with Guilt Jan 14, 2025

When Success Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

Success is often celebrated as the ultimate goal. Yet, for many high achievers, it comes with an unexpected emotional burden: guilt.

You’ve worked hard, achieved your goals, and earned the recognition you deserve. But instead of feeling pride, there’s a voice ...

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Breaking Free from Perfectionism: Embrace Imperfections and Thrive Jul 18, 2024

Understanding Perfectionism

Perfectionism is the relentless pursuit of flawlessness, often accompanied by self-critical thoughts and high expectations. While striving for excellence can be motivating, perfectionism can become a significant barrier to success and well-being. This internal struggle m...

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Breaking Free from Codependency: Reclaiming Your Identity and Self-Worth Jul 09, 2024

Codependency is often referred to as the "lost self," where individuals over-rely on external sources, such as relationships, substances, or processes, for their sense of identity and self-worth. Typically seen in relationships, codependency blurs personal boundaries and leads to unhealthy dynamics ...

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Techniques to Enhance Self Control and Find Stillness in Motion Jun 11, 2024

Self-control is more than just resisting temptations. It's about mastering your impulses and aligning your actions with your deeper values and long-term goals. Understanding and managing the impulses that drive your behavior is key to achieving this harmony.

Self-Control and Identity

Your identity...

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Control Your Internal Narrative Jun 06, 2024

Your inner dialogue shapes your life more than you realize. Let’s explore how to control this narrative for lasting change.

Our internal narrative, the ongoing dialogue we have with ourselves, plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. This narrative can either empower us or hold us back. The thi...

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How the Rule of Emotional Agility Can Create a Fundamental Shift Nov 01, 2023

Do you ever feel like you're walking a tightrope between preserving your emotional well-being and pushing for self-growth? You're not alone in this struggle. I understand how paralyzing this internal conflict can be. That’s why I want to share a simple yet profound rule that could instigate a fundam...

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Codependency and Self Love Dec 03, 2018

 

Codependency shows itself in very subtle ways and is often hidden beneath other factors. Even though it’s hard to put our finger on it all the time, it will hurt us greatly if it goes unnoticed and uncorrected.

Simply defined, codependency is the “lost self.”

Culturally, we are receiving mes...

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