Discover the cunning manipulation tactics used by covert narcissists in this eye-opening blog. Backed by a true personal story, learn to identify subtle signs of gaslighting, stonewalling, and toxic guilt to protect your self-worth. This is your go-to guide for navigating and healing from covert narcissistic abuse.
Empowered: Life After Covert Narcissism, My Story
Discover the covert signs of narcissistic abuse in this personal story. Learn from my experience with a narcissistic parent, emotional abuse from parents, and how to recover from narcissistic marriage. Gain insights into narcissistic personality disorder relationships, the narcissistic abuse cycle, and tips for surviving narcissism.
Break Free from People Pleasing: Embrace Your True Worth
Are you tired of constantly seeking approval and putting other people's needs before your own? People pleasing may seem like a harmless way to keep the peace, but it can lead to resentment, depression, and a feeling of emptiness. Learn the difference between people pleasing and genuine kindness, the negative impact of people pleasing on your self-worth, and four steps to break free from this destructive behavior.
The Disturbing Truth About Self-Worth and What You Keep Hidden
Is there a relationship between our deepest, darkest secrets and self-worth? What should you do with old toxic shame? Learn how to acknowledge your past actions, come to terms with who you were (and who you are now), and use my 3-step tool to turn your darkest secret into something that can actually build self-worth.
Feeling Lazy? Don't Miss These Self-Worth Hacks
What do you do about self-worth when you're just not feelin' a pep in your step? The answer will surprise you. Self-worth isn't about being a superstar, it's about being real. Listen to what my version of "lazy" looked like before and what "lazy" looks like now. Learn how your ideal image sabotages your self-worth and how to feel good when true self just wants a day off. Learn three simple steps to build self-worth when you're tired, exhausted, or just need an afternoon off.
How to Find Peace: Self-Worth During Holidays
Embracing worthiness during family gatherings and holidays can be challenging when the negative voice in our heads amplifies feelings of unworthiness. By recognizing this voice as a faulty car alarm and shifting our focus, we can detach from its influence. Redirecting our thoughts to seek the truth and adopting a positive narrative allows us to maintain a positive mindset. Embracing worthiness is an ongoing journey that requires practice and patience, but it empowers us to navigate these situations with confidence and self-worth.
The Surprising Way Your Self-Worth Affects Your PARENTING
Does self-worth affect your parenting? The answer is yes. Here I share about how boundaries affect parenting, self-worth, and trust. I give you a "before-and-after" example of what my parenting looked like when my self-esteem was in the gutter and what parenting looked like "after" I had a strong sense of self worth. Learn why self-worth work is critical for parents and easy steps to help you start your own worthy work.
The Only Way to Get What You Really Want
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. My daughter started her senior year, got her driver's license, and is celebrating her birthday all within these first few days of school.
I've been watching her the past few nights as she stays up way beyond my late-night-limits (ahem... 8pm) and keeps on truckin' until her homework is done. I'm watching her get herself up early, feed herself, and drive (DRIVE!) herself to school.
Five Things I Learned This Year
Nothing like birthdays and back to school to bring life into a special sort of focus... right? I'm turning 46 this week. That's a pretty damned grown up number. And I have to say that I'm proud of this number. I earned this number. I have never felt more alive, more grounded, more at ease, or more loved.
