The inspiration behind today’s post is yet another Instagram reel, but I am pleased to report that on this occasion, I do, in fact, possess said reel to share with all of you. I still feel badly I haven’t been able to come across the reel that inspired my post about Fluffy the cat. The … More Struggling with self-confidence? This could be the culprit
I would confidently wager that most of us can relate to, and furthermore, agree, with the notion that the mind is a powerful thing. I believe mental strength is just as pivotal as physical strength in certain situations, and, unfortunately, sometimes our minds like to manipulate us into believing we cannot do something. I’ve been … More Mind over matter
While I would wager most of us are familiar with the term imposter, I’m not exactly sure how many of us can say we have heard of, or, furthermore, know a thing or two about Imposter Syndrome. Like the name of the condition itself suggests, Imposter Syndrome involves being under the impression that any success … More Are you familiar with Imposter Syndrome?
When I think back to how I dressed when I was younger, meaning in my teens and into my early 20s, I genuinely cannot comprehend what in the actual fuck I was thinking at times. I certainly identified with tight fitting clothing; I would only wear skinny jeans that I basically had to remove with … More The mature realization of dressing for comfort
Anyone who plays sports, to any extent, is arguably familiar with the saying ‘don’t get in your head,’ or something similar to it. Granted, we shouldn’t really aspire to be in our own heads with anything we do in life, meaning we should trust ourselves and our decisions and avoid anxiety in the process. In … More The power of mentality in sports
Allow me to begin this post by stating that I am not a professional when it comes to making a solid first impression. I don’t think such a profession exists, to be entirely honest, although if it does, I’m sure the job title is a bit more eloquent. I’ve never been a shy person, and … More Here’s how to make a strong first impression
While a saddening realization, I would wager that just about each and every one of us could think of someone when asked if we know someone who fails to be treated how they should. Unfortunately, women tend to fit this description more often than men do. Furthermore, this sort of poor treatment most often occurs … More Know your worth
Well folks, we have made it to the third and final installment in my mini-series regarding all things crystals. I thank you for coming along on this ride with me, and further, for your patience; to be honest, I could arguably dedicate 40 posts to the topic of crystals, but to refrain from boring anyone, … More A beginners guide to crystals (part three)
As much as I try my hardest to live a life that doesn’t allow the opinions of others to bother me, I’m human, and therefore fuck up every now and then. Not just with living this mentality, but with just about everything. Ain’t nobody perfect, despite how many people try to give this impression. I … More Disassociating with the opinions of others
Every now and then, I’ll check the Apple News app on my iPhone. I will be fully transparent and admit I don’t often check the news, mainly because for so long the only topic being covered was COVID-19, and also because it’s rather fucking depressing. But, because I feel a moral obligation to stay up-to-date … More Why are we encouraging body image issues via media?
It is arguable that when most of us hear the phrases ‘body image’ or ‘self-esteem’, our minds typically wander in the direction of fathoming women, or a woman. We associate issues with confidence and how we perceive our bodies predominately with the female sex because we have been socially conditioned to affiliate these problems with … More Why do we continue to ignore male self-esteem issues?
Confidence, in my own humble opinion, is one of those things that people either have, or don’t. There really isn’t much middle ground in the equation of confidence; it’s either there, or it isn’t. I don’t really know how someone could be half-confident. It’s one or the other. For some folks, confidence comes quite naturally, … More Read this to learn how to boost your confidence
As I have mentioned here on my blog before, I’ve been dabbling in English tutoring, part-time, for a few months now. So far, I’ve really been enjoying it; I have a handful of clients, varying in age and skill level, and while I very much am a person of routine, I’ve been enjoying the unpredictability … More Gaining knowledge through new opportunities
I would wager that just about all of us, at one point or another, have fallen victim to the social construct of putting on a face or presenting a specific image that isn’t our own in order to appease others. It’s a sad and simultaneously harsh reality, but a reality nonetheless; we are obsessed with … More Letting go of the opinions of others
Self-affirmations, for anyone who may not be entirely familiar with the topic, are, in my own words, phrases we say aloud and direct towards ourselves that aim to manifest positivity. In simple terms, self-affirmations are vocalized statements that affirm, or warrant, our existence. Self-affirmations are a beneficial thing for just about everyone. They’re a means … More Recognizing the power of positive self-affirmations
Confidence is a skill of incredible importance, though is one, I would argue, not a lot of us possess. We likely all can think of someone we know who is a strong example of what confidence entails, but using the skill to benefit ourselves can be challenging, and a lot of us wrongly associate confidence … More Wondering how to raise your kids to be confident? Read this
Assertiveness is, in my opinion, a topic with a lot of baggage attached. For whatever reason, many of us are hesitant towards assertiveness, based on my own observations and experiences, and quite honestly, I’m not exactly sure where this hesitation comes from. Perhaps some of us shy away from assertiveness because it has a negative … More Understanding the art of assertiveness
Leadership is a concept that influences all of us. Whether we perceive ourselves or someone else to be a leader, leadership is a force that makes itself prominent in all of our lives on a day-to-day basis. Although we are all familiar with leadership and what we believe it entails, I would argue that a … More What makes a good leader?
The concept of assertiveness is something I believe a lot of us struggle with. Many of us associate assertiveness with bossiness, or a need to be controlling, and this association has unfortunately given assertiveness a bad reputation over time. A quick Google search of the term defines it as exhibiting a confident and/or forceful personality. … More No, assertiveness is not a bad thing
Confidence is something a lot of us struggle with. We’re aware that being, looking, and feeling confident are all advantageous characteristics to demonstrate, but for some of us, it doesn’t come easily. And that’s perfectly okay, within reason. Some of us tend to be more shy, whereas some of us like to be the centre … More How to look confident (even when you don’t feel it)
Social media, as wonderful as it can be, can simultaneously be destructive towards those who make use of it. And by destructive, I’m referring to the inevitable occurrence of comparison that comes with social media. It’s extremely difficult to avoid comparing ourselves to others when we’re scrolling through our social media timelines. We compare ourselves … More Stop comparing and start celebrating
The other evening, my mom encouraged to take a look at her latest Chatelaine magazine. I’m not normally an avid Chatelaine reader, but after flipping through the June/July edition, I have to say I’m thoroughly impressed. The cover of this issue of the magazine features a striking woman in a bathing suit. The image is … More Have you heard about #ShowUs ?
Feeling insignificant is a pretty shitty feeling. And, unfortunately, there isn’t a whole lot we can do to control the actions of others which may be the cause of our inferior feelings. What we can, do, however, it recognize our own worth and attempt to progress in our self-appreciation. Say you just started at a … More How to deal with feeling insignificant
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