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What Are Your Life-Changing Questions?

Ever had a painful question that you KNOW the answer to, but you’re struggling to BELIEVE it?

We often tell ourselves not to "beat ourselves up" when we wonder if we're good enough. We say we have "plenty to be grateful for" when we wonder if we can be happy.

These affirmations aren't effective because we aren't answering the right questions.

Read my article about our "Life-Changing Questions" to learn more about my journey with self-doubt. I unlocked life-changing growth when I finally started asking and answering the right questions.

What big questions have kept you stuck under their weight?

Let’s start a conversation.
Message me today, and let’s find the real answers to your painful questions together.

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12 Signs It’s Time To Talk to a Therapist

In a world that tells us to tough it out alone, we need to know that seeking therapy is a brave and crucial step towards healing. There's a stigma against therapy, a notion that we should be able to handle everything ourselves. Here's the truth: Life throws us curveballs, and navigating them doesn't mean we're weak. It means we're proactive about our well-being. Explore these 12 signs that it’s time to talk to a therapist. These may resonate with you or someone you care about. Remember, seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness.

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How Do We Heal From Regret?

“WHY DIDN’T I…” Such thoughts can cling to us, and the regret they make us feel refuses to go away. Has anyone ever told you “You should move on?” It’s a lot easier said than done. The past can feel like a persistent shadow, sticking with us even as we try to turn away. When our regret lingers, there is an unanswered question. We aren’t simply obsessed with the past, we are stewing over a question because the answer is important. The answer to “Why didn’t I…” says something about who we are. To heal regret, we need to answer that question with self-compassion, honesty, and information.

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Why Do I Worry About Disappointing My Manager?

Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying a conversation with your manager over and over in your head? Wondering if they were pleased with your latest project, or if you missed the mark? You're not alone. It's a common experience that many of us share—the lingering worry about what our manager thinks of us and our work. But why does their opinion carry such weight, even when our relationship with them is primarily professional?

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Why Do We Feel Depressed and Anxious?

Just like any other animal, we feel depression and anxiety when we have particularly threatening thoughts. The only difference is that our thoughts are far more complex. If our thoughts tell us that we will not get what we need to be happy, our brain tells us we are in danger and makes us feel anxious or depressed. So how do we learn to recognize why our brain is in danger mode and soothe it to feel calm and happy?

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