If you’re solely counting on others to make you feel loved and appreciated, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. Of course it's wonderful to be affirmed by those close to you. However, if others are your primary means of feeling loved, you may find yourself feeling sad, angry, frustrated, and probably lonely. I used to […]

During the early, sharing everything stages of relationships, most of us tell the potential partner what our love language is. This is because we want them to be aware of how we want to be loved. This way, it becomes easier for them to show us love.  Often, we know exactly what we want from […]

Do you catch yourself craving someone else’s approval to feel good about yourself? Maybe it’s a partner, a friend, or even a colleague. Their disapproval feels like rejection, leaving you questioning your worth. If that resonates, you’re not alone - it’s a cycle many of us find ourselves in. But constantly seeking external validation isn’t […]

  Life can be so hard. We're moving faster than ever, with more responsibilities, expectations and fears of the unknown. On top of our own personal events, we also only have to look at the news or social media to find more things to add to our concerns. Whatever you're dealing with, know that so […]

You’ve probably heard this one before: Putting yourself first isn’t selfish.  Yet, the way some people have taken this concept and ran with it makes this point entirely debatable. Many people seem to take the “focus on yourself” mantra of the last few years and twisted it to mean “I am more important than everyone […]

“How you love yourself is how you teach others to love you.” – Rupi Kaur When in a relationship, we get so used to having someone love us that we sometimes forget to love ourselves.  Consequently, when the relationship ends, we feel like we have lost the only person who loved us. We forget that […]

Shadow work is the process of exploring and integrating the parts of ourselves that we may have repressed or denied over the years. It involves diving deep into our subconscious to uncover our fears, traumas, and unresolved emotions. While it may initially seem daunting, shadow work can be quite helpful for personal growth and self-discovery. […]