Some Parents Couldn’t Be Who We Needed, and We Need to Forgive Ourselves
There are so many humans struggling due to believing, on some level, that they’re not good enough because of childhood experiences. We misunderstand painful and uncomfortable events, and they become the story of who we are and can be. Regardless of whether we...Podcast Ep. 248: Keeping It Real About Self-Esteem
The Baggage Reclaim Sessions podcast is back from its Christmas and New Year hiatus! In this week’s episode, I demystify the term ‘self-esteem’. I also break down why we don’t need to micromanage and overcomplicate our efforts to improve the way we feel about...Our stress and anxiety can help us recognise our lack of self-care
Several years back, on the eve of a conference where I was due to be the closing keynote speaker, I became gripped by panic and comparison. Shrinking in my seat, I felt as if I was going to be violently ill. Thanks to the layout of the hall, though, I couldn’t sneak...Healthy work boundaries stop you from taking challenges too personally
Whether as an employee or business owner, I’ve been guilty of taking work challenges and setbacks too personally. As a recovering people-pleaser, perfectionist and overthinker, I’d learned to associate being good and how much I tried with what I believed...
